Description
Cinnamon Pear Crisp is a heartwarming dessert that transforms ripe pears into a cozy treat, topped with a delightful mix of oats, butter, and cinnamon. This dish captures the essence of autumn with its spicy aroma and golden, crunchy topping, making it perfect for family gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled and sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar, divided
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, toss sliced pears with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon until evenly coated. Spread in the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix oats, flour, remaining brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, and nuts if using. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Evenly sprinkle the topping over the pears.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the crisp (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg