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Easy Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pear Crisp with Buttery Oat Topping

A close-up of a warm slice of pear crisp with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream melting on top.
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Make this easy pear crisp featuring tender, spiced pears under a golden, crunchy oat topping. It is a comforting fall dessert ready with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium ripe pears (like Bartlett or Bosc), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

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, 2 tablespoons of flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the pears are evenly coated.
  3. Spread the pear mixture into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, prepare the topping. Combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the pears.
  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. This allows the filling to set slightly.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, substitute 2 tablespoons of the butter in the topping with browned butter. Cool the butter slightly before mixing it into the dry ingredients.
  • You can substitute half of the pears with apples for an Apple Pear Crisp variation.
  • Serve this cozy fruit crisp warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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