Description
This Pear Crisp features deliciously sweet pears topped with a crunchy oat mixture, making it an easy and mouthwatering dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups pears (peeled and thinly sliced from 5–6 pears)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten free, if needed)
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour (gluten free, if needed)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (optional, chopped)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the pears, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In the same bowl, mix the oats, flour, and brown sugar. If using, add in the chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a fork, pastry cutter, or your fingers until it forms a crumbly texture.
- Evenly sprinkle the crumble mixture over the pear mixture.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the pears are hot and bubbling at the edges. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the nuts based on your preference or dietary needs.
For an extra kick, add a splash of vanilla extract to the pear mixture before baking.
Serve with ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg