Description
Pear Crisp is a cozy, comforting dessert made with tender baked pears and a golden, buttery oat topping. It’s easy to make, full of fall flavor, and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 5–6 medium pears (Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- For the topping:
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- Optional: 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch or similar baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced pears with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and optional vanilla. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts if using.
- Pour pear mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the pears.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use firm, ripe pears that hold their shape when baked.
- Substitute some or all sugar with maple syrup for a richer flavor.
- Make gluten-free by using GF oats and flour blend.
- Use plant-based butter to make it vegan.
- Prep ahead and refrigerate unbaked for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
