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Easy Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pear Crisp

A close-up of a square slice of warm pear crisp with a thick, golden oat crumble topping on a white plate.
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This recipe delivers a comforting, warm pear dessert with a buttery, crunchy oat topping. It is simple to make and perfect for a weeknight treat or a cozy fall evening.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium ripe pears (about 3 pounds), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced pears, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat the pears evenly.
  3. Pour the pear mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, prepare the topping. Combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients with a fork.
  5. Cut in the cold butter pieces using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Do not overmix; small clumps are desired for crunch.
  6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the pear filling in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly around the edges.
  8. Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the butter with browned butter in the topping mixture.
  • If you want a crunchier topping, add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the dry topping ingredients.
  • This dessert is excellent served warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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