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Extra-Crispy Pear Lavender Crisp

A sublime seasonal dessert featuring an extra crispy topping and just a hint of lavender. Recipe adapted from 'The Messy Baker' by Charmian Christie.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 389 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup raw cane sugar divided
  • 7 cups chopped ripe Bartlett pears
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or hazelnuts
  • 1/3 cup melted butter

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. Place the pears in a medium bowl and toss 1/3 cup sugar over them. Grind 1/4 teaspoon salt and lavender together in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder until fine. Sprinkle over pears along with the cinnamon.
  3. Mix pears with sugar and spices; transfer to a 8x8 or 9' round baking dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix together the panko, 1/3 cup cane sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pecans. Pour over the butter and mix to combine.
  5. Sprinkle the topping over the pears; place in the oven on the lower rack.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the pears in the centre are soft when pierced with a fork. Tent loosely with foil if the topping is browning too quickly.
  7. Remove from oven

Notes

  • If the pears are still slightly green and hard (as mine were) you can still make the crisp. You may have to bake it for 10-15 minutes longer than the suggested time, that is all.

Nutrition Information

Calories 389kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Potassium 238mg (7%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 360IU (7%) Vitamin C 7.2mg (8%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389

% Daily Value*

Calories 389kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 395mg 16%
Potassium 238mg 5%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 360IU 7%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 8%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.