Pear Crisp

Name: Pear Crisp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 5 to 6 ripe but firm pears sliced, for the filling; Fresh lemon juice for the filling; 1 tsp vanilla extract for the filling; 1 tsp cinnamon for the filling; 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch for the filling; 1/4 cup brown sugar for the filling; 1 cup whole rolled oats for the topping; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour for the topping; 1/2 cup brown sugar for the topping; 1 tsp cinnamon for the topping; 1/4 tsp sea salt for the topping; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed, for the topping; 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional, for the topping

Quieter than apple crisp — soft, almost floral pears under a crisp, buttery oat topping that makes the whole kitchen smell important.

DifficultyEasyTotal time55 minServes6

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Overview

Prep15 min

Cook40 min

Total55 min

Servings6

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Oven
Baking dish
Mixing bowls

Method

Heat the oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Prep the pears

Place the sliced pears in a baking dish.

Season the filling

Toss them with lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, flour or cornstarch, and brown sugar.

Make the topping

In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

Work in the butter

Work the cold butter into the oat mixture until crumbly.

Add the nuts

Stir in chopped nuts if using.

Assemble

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the pears.

Bake

Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown, about 35 to 45 minutes.

Rest and serve

Let the crisp rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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Tips

NoteUse pears that are ripe enough to taste good but still firm enough to slice. Very soft pears can disappear into the filling.

NoteWarm pear crisp with vanilla ice cream is the obvious answer here, and I see no reason to argue with it.

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Nutrition

AllergensGluten, Dairy; Tree Nuts if using nuts

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Storage

RefrigeratorUp to 3 days, covered; re-warm in a 350°F oven to bring back the crisp top.

Frequently asked

Which pear varieties work best?+

Bosc and Bartlett are great — look for pears with a little give near the stem but firm bodies that hold their shape.

Can I make it gluten free?+

Yes — use cornstarch in the filling and a gluten-free flour blend (or extra oats) in the topping.

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