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Warm Pear Crisp

A comforting warm pear crisp with a buttery oat topping, perfect for cold evenings and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pear filling
  • 6 medium medium ripe pears, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Choose Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou pears that are ripe but not mushy.
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar Reduce to 1/4 cup if pears are very sweet.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Essential for thickening the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the crisp topping
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar.
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Choose your preferred nut.
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted Cubes of cold butter can be used for a chunkier texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and butter an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. Core the pears and cut them into 1/2-inch pieces. Peeling is optional.
  3. Place the pears in the baking dish and add the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently.
Mix the Crisp Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and nuts. Add melted butter and stir until crumbs form.
  2. Scatter the topping evenly over the pears.
Bake Until Bubbling and Golden
  1. Place dish in the oven and bake for 28 to 30 minutes until the topping is browned and juices are bubbling.
Rest and Serve Warm
  1. Remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving warm, either plain or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Best served warm. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.