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Quick and Easy Pear Crisp

A cozy and simple fall dessert!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 456 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR THE 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 of nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
FOR THE 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
  • Optional, for serving: vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish. Place peeled, sliced pears in a large bowl. Add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Transfer pears to the prepared baking dish.
  2. In a separate bowl, use a fork (or your fingers) to mix together butter, flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pecans, and salt until completely combined. The mixture will be lumpy and clumpy and should look like a streusel crumb topping.
  3. Spread topping evenly over the pears. Sprinkle with more cinnamon, if desired. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top becomes golden brown and crispy and the pears are soft. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Serve warm or at room temperature. Top with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce!

Notes

  • I tested the recipe with Bosc pears, but they lacked flavor. Instead, I prefer sweet, juicy, ripe Bartlett pears for this dish.
  • Don’t slice the apples or pears too thin. They will break down as they bake, so you don’t want them to completely disintegrate in the oven. Some visible slices in your filling are ideal.
  • Have too many pears? You can freeze pears for later use. Sliced fresh pears will keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of the recipe Calories 456kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 75.5g (25%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 20.8g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 213mg (9%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 51g (102%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the recipe
Calories 456kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 75.5g 25%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 20.8g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 213mg 9%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 51g 102%

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