Description
This Pear Crisp delivers an irresistible flavor with its tender pears and a crumbly oat topping. Perfect for comfort food lovers, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress!
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, chopped (optional)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced pears, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- In the same bowl, mix the oats, all-purpose flour, and brown sugar. If using, stir in the chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Cut the butter into the dry mixture using a fork, pastry cutter, or your fingers until crumbles form.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the layer of pears in the baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pears are bubbling around the edges. Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
You can use gluten-free flour and oats for a gluten-free version of this dish.
Feel free to add berries or other fruits to the pear mixture for added flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg