How to Make Pear and Cheddar Crisp - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something irresistible about the combination of sweet and savory flavors in a dish, and that's exactly what you'll find in this delicious Pear and Cheddar Crisp recipe. This unique dessert takes the classic fruit crisp to a whole new level by adding a savory twist with the addition of sharp cheddar cheese. The result is a dish that's both comforting and surprising, with the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and savory flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups peeled and sliced Bosc pears
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Toss pears with lemon juice in a bowl. Combine 1/2 cup light brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and cloves together in a separate bowl. Add sugar mixture to pear mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle pear mixture with Cheddar cheese.
  • Combine flour and 1/2 cup light brown sugar in a food processor; pulse to mix. Cut butter into flour mixture until crumb consistency. Sprinkle topping over Cheddar cheese layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    395 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 72mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 52g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 273mg