Description
Pear Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert made with tender pears, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a buttery, oat-filled streusel. This simple yet indulgent treat is perfect for cozy evenings or as a crowd-pleasing dessert for gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 6-7 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced (Bartlett or Anjou work well)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for thickening)
- For the topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or butter a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced pears, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Toss to coat the pears evenly, then transfer them to the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the oat mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the pear mixture, covering the pears completely.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pears are tender and bubbling. You can check the doneness by inserting a fork into the pears to make sure they’re soft.
- Let the crisp cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds to the topping mixture.
- For a fruity variation, add apples, cranberries, or berries to the filling.
- Add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves for a spiced twist.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and use certified gluten-free oats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
