How to Make Classic Pear Crisp - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a warm fruit crisp baking in the oven. And when it comes to classic fall desserts, it's hard to beat the simple yet delicious combination of sweet, juicy pears and crunchy, buttery topping. That's why we're excited to share our recipe for Classic Pear Crisp with you today.

This easy dessert is a wonderful way to make use of ripe, in-season pears and is the perfect way to end a cozy family meal or to bring to a potluck or gathering wit...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger or to taste
  • 8 cups peeled and sliced pears
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish or 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Stir oats, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon crystallized ginger, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl; rub in butter until mixture is crumbly with pea sized lumps. Set aside.
  • Stir white sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and 2 teaspoons of crystallized ginger together in a separate bowl. Add sliced pears and toss to blend.
  • Transfer pear mixture into prepared baking dish; sprinkle with crisp topping mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pears are soft and topping is golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool slightly before serving with vanilla ice cream.
  • Nutrition

    449 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 97mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 81g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 47g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 104mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 457mg