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

Ginger pear crisp is a delightful dessert that combines the warm, spicy flavors of ginger with the sweetness of ripe pears. It's the perfect treat for autumn, when pears are at their peak and the weather starts to cool down. This recipe is easy to make and can be enjoyed on its own or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent finish.

The key to a great ginger pear crisp is using the freshest, juiciest pears you can find. Look for pears that are slightly firm to the touch...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup walnuts, pecans or slivered almonds, coarsely chopped OR 1/2 cup of old-fashioned oatmeal
  • 5 tablespoons melted (not hot) butter
  • 6 cups jarred or canned pears, packed in light syrup, cut into
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix gingersnap crumbs, flour, brown sugar, nuts (or oatmeal) and butter in a medium bowl; set aside. Place pears in a medium bowl.
  • Bring 1 cup of the pear syrup, 1/4 cup sugar, ginger and cloves to boil in a small saucepan. Whisk cornstarch into remaining 2 Tbs. pear juice, then whisk it into boiling syrup; continue to simmer until thick, less than a minute. Pour over pears, toss to coat and turn into a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Sprinkle crumble clusters over pears. Bake until topping is golden and pears are bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool until warm and serve.
  • Nutrition

    396 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 120mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 198mg