Pear Crisp
Craving a cozy, fruit-filled dessert that brings comfort in every bite? Discover the heartwarming delight of Pear Crisp, a rustic dessert that combines tender, spiced pears with a buttery, oat-streusel topping.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled and sliced pears (about 6–7 medium pears)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup finely chopped pecans
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional for Serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the peeled and sliced pears with vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Toss well to coat the fruit evenly. Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, chopped pecans, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Use a fork or your fingers to mix everything together until it forms a coarse, crumbly mixture.
- Evenly distribute the topping mixture over the pear filling in the baking dish. Sprinkle extra cinnamon on top if desired.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pear filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the crisp cool for 5–10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.