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Pear Crisp Recipe

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A comforting and easy-to-make Pear Crisp recipe featuring tender, spiced pears topped with a crunchy oat and brown sugar crumble. Perfectly baked until golden brown, this dessert is delightful served warm with optional whipped cream.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 8 medium ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

Optional

  • Whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pear crisp.
  2. Prepare Pears: Toss the peeled and thinly sliced pears with the orange juice to add moisture and flavor. Spread them evenly in a greased 13×9-inch baking dish. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and ground ginger, then sprinkle this spice mixture evenly over the pears.
  3. Make Topping: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, and baking powder. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Evenly sprinkle the crumbly topping over the spiced pears in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pears are tender and bubbling.
  5. Serve: Remove the pear crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally garnished with a dollop of whipped cream for added richness and creaminess.

Notes

  • Use ripe pears for the best sweetness and texture; Bartlett or Anjou pears work well.
  • The orange juice helps prevent the pears from browning and adds a subtle citrus flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend and ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream as an alternative to whipped cream for a delicious variation.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.

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