Slow-Cooker Cherry Buckle

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 ounces each) sliced pears, drained
• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
• 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• Vanilla ice cream, optional

Directions

1. In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, combine pears and pie filling; stir in extract. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oats, almonds and brown sugar; stir in melted butter. Sprinkle over fruit.
2. Cook, covered, on low until topping is golden brown, 3-4 hours. If desired, serve with ice cream