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The Ultimate Easy Cinnamon Pear Crisp with Buttery Oat Topping

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Make this easy pear crisp featuring tender, warm spiced pears under a crunchy, buttery oat topping. It is a simple, comforting dessert perfect for fall.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced pears, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat the pears evenly.
  3. Spread the spiced pear mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, prepare the topping. Combine the flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Do not overmix; some pea-sized pieces of butter are fine.
  6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the pear filling.
  7. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges.
  8. Let the pear crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For an apple pear crisp, substitute two of the pears with two firm apples, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
  • To make a walnut pear crisp, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts to the oat topping mixture.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute the butter in the topping with 1/2 cup of browned butter.

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