Classic Pear Crisp

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This pear crisp recipe is made with fresh pears and a buttery oat topping. Ginger adds a delicious touch of sweet heat.

A serving of pear crisp on plate with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger or to taste

  • 8 cups peeled and sliced pears

  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish or 9-inch square baking dish.

  2. Stir oats, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon crystallized ginger, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl; rub in butter until mixture is crumbly with pea sized lumps. Set aside.

  3. Stir white sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and 2 teaspoons of crystallized ginger together in a separate bowl. Add sliced pears and toss to blend.

  4. Transfer pear mixture into prepared baking dish; sprinkle with crisp topping mixture.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until pears are soft and topping is golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool slightly before serving with vanilla ice cream.

Cook’s Note

Use as much or little crystallized ginger as you like.

113 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

449 Calories
14g Fat
81g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 449
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 81g 29%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 47g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 104mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 457mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.