Description
A warm and comforting pear crisp with a buttery, crumbly topping. Perfect for a cozy dessert any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium ripe pears (such as Bartlett or Bosc), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (not instant)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9-inch pie dish or an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced pears with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour the pear mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes.
- Using a pastry blender, your fingertips, or a fork, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Stir in the rolled oats.
- Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the pears.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pears are tender and bubbly.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to the crisp topping mixture.
- If your pears are very ripe and juicy, you can drain off some of the excess liquid before assembling the crisp to prevent it from becoming too watery.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg