Pear Crisp
This simple pear crisp is a must for fall baking! Sweet cinnamon and ginger spiced pears are topped with a crumbly oat topping and baked until browned and bubbly.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 1/2 pounds pears, sliced approximately 1/4 inch thick
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour, all purpose, or gluten-free
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Add the peeled and sliced pears to a large mixing bowl. Add in the remaining filling ingredients, then stir together gently until combined.
- In a smaller mixing bowl combine all of the topping ingredients except the melted butter. Stir together to combine and then pour in the butter.
- Stir together until crumbles form and then sprinkle evenly over the top of the pears. Bake in a 9 inch cast iron skillet or an 8x8 baking pan for 40-45 minutes or until the top is browned and the filling is bubbly. Let the crisp cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Check the crisp at 30 minutes and if the topping is getting too brown cover it loosely with a piece of foil.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 43mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 28g