Description
Warm spices and ripe pears combine in this autumn pear crisp, creating a comforting dessert perfect for chilly evenings. Crisp oat topping and caramelized fruit invite you to savor seasonal flavors with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups pears (peeled and sliced, about 6–7 medium pears)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup pecans (finely-chopped)
- 1 stick (113 g or ½ cup) salted butter (softened)
- 1 ½ tsps cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt (divided)
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
- Caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Pear Preparation: Slice pears into uniform wedges, combining them in a large mixing bowl with vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt, ensuring each slice is evenly coated.
- Assemble Base: Spread the seasoned pear mixture in a single layer within the prepared baking dish, creating an even foundation for the crisp.
- Craft Topping: Blend softened butter, flour, rolled oats, granulated and brown sugars, chopped pecans, and salt until the mixture forms crumbly, textured clusters.
- Top and Bake: Generously distribute the nutty topping across the pear base, covering completely. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling fruit filling.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the crisp settle for 10-15 minutes. Plate warm, optionally garnishing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a caramel sauce drizzle for an extra touch of decadence.
Notes
- Select Perfect Pears: Choose ripe, firm pears that yield slightly when gently pressed, ensuring optimal sweetness and texture for your crisp.
- Prevent Browning Trick: Toss sliced pears with a splash of lemon juice to maintain their fresh color and prevent oxidation during preparation.
- Create Crispy Topping: Work butter into the dry ingredients using cold fingers or a pastry cutter to achieve a crumbly, golden-brown texture that adds delightful crunch.
- Serving Temperature Matters: Allow the crisp to cool briefly after baking, which helps the filling set and intensifies the rich, warm flavors of autumn spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg