Pear Crisp

This quick and easy pear crisp recipe features a cinnamon-spiced pear filling and a buttery oat and pecan topping. 

My grocery sale had a terrific sale on juicy, ripe Bartlett pears that I couldn’t pass up, so I made this delicious cinnamon-spiced pear crisp recipe. We loved the juicy, spiced pears with buttery, crunchy topping and thought it was extra special with some vanilla ice cream. This simple pear crisp is my idea of the perfect fall dessert.

Pear Crisp

Filling:

• 6 cups pears, peeled and sliced (about 6 large pears)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp of ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt

Topping:

• ½ cup salted butter, softened at room temperature
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup pecans, chopped
• ¼ tsp salt

How to Make a Pear Crisp

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-inch baking dish.

Prepare the pears by placing the peeled slices in a large bowl. Add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt; toss to coat.

Pour the pear mixture into the prepared baking dish.

In a separate bowl, use a fork (or your fingers) to mix the butter, flour, oats, white sugar, brown sugar, pecans, and salt until well combined and crumbly.

Spread topping evenly over the pears.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top becomes golden brown and crispy and the pears are soft.

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy.