Pear and Cherry Buckle

This is a fantastic dessert. It's extremely easy with the slow cooker. You can top it with whipped topping or vanilla ice cream.

Pear and Cherry Buckle
1 can pie filling
2 cans diced pears in syrup
1 tsp. almond extract
1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick butter, cut into pieces
1 package maple and brown sugar instant oatmeal
1/4 cup sliced almonds
whipped topping or ice cream for topping

Spray slow cooker with butter-flavored spray and set aside. In a large bowl, combine pie filling, pears and almond extract. Pour into prepared slow cooker. Sprinkle cake mix over fruit mixture. Dot with butter. In a small bowl, combine oatmeal packet and almonds. Sprinkle over cake mixture.

Place 8 paper towels over slow cooker bowl and secure with lid. (This helps trap steam.) Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Do not lift lid to check cake for the first 3 hours. Serve warm.