Pear Crisp Recipe
This comforting Pear Crisp recipe features tender, cinnamon-spiced pears topped with a crunchy oat and walnut crumble. Baked to golden perfection, it makes an ideal warm dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10-25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Filling
- 5 cups pears, cubed (about 5–6 ripe pears)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour or 1.1 cups gluten-free flour
- ½ cup oats
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 11-inch oven-safe skillet or a 7×10-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed pears, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, light brown sugar, water, and cornstarch. Toss everything together until the pears are evenly coated with the mixture. Then pour the filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, oats, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, chopped walnuts, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly and well combined.
- Assemble the Crisp: Evenly sprinkle the crumbly topping over the pear filling, covering the surface completely.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pear filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and let the pear crisp cool for about 10 minutes to set before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy the crisp warm on its own or enhance the experience by topping it with ice cream or whipped cream as desired.
Notes
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and ensure that the oats are certified gluten-free.
- You can substitute light brown sugar with coconut sugar for a dairy-free and lower glycemic index option.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with a plant-based margarine or coconut oil.
- Ensure pears are ripe but firm to maintain texture after baking.
- This crisp is best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently in the oven.
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