Pear Crisp
Craving something sweet and comforting? Dive into the delicious world of Pear Crisp—a warm, cinnamon-spiced dessert featuring juicy pears topped with a golden, buttery crumble.
Ingredients
Filling
- 6 cups peeled and sliced pears (about 6-7 medium pears) (or use a combination of apples and pears)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter, softened at 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Peel, core, and slice the pears into thin wedges. Place the sliced pears in a large mixing bowl. Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Toss the pears gently to coat them evenly with the spices.
- Transfer the pear mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread the pear slices out in an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, chopped pecans, and salt. Use a fork or your fingers to mix the ingredients together until you achieve a crumbly texture.
- Evenly spread the topping mixture over the pear filling in the baking dish.
Baking the Pear Crisp
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, check the pear crisp to ensure the topping is golden brown and crispy, and the pears are tender.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes.