Best 8 Classic Pear Crisp Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight that is the classic pear crisp, a delightful dessert with a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. This timeless recipe combines the sweet and juicy taste of fresh pears with a crispy, golden brown oat topping, creating a dessert that is both comforting and elegant. Whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply craving a cozy treat on a chilly evening, the classic pear crisp is a perfect choice, offering a delectable experience that will leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PEAR CRISP



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Since he's a livestock truck driver, my husband often starts work early in the morning. This pear crisp recipe will keep him going until breakfast. Our two boys love to have it for dessert and in their school lunches. -Joanne Korevaar, Burgessville, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 medium ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
TOPPING:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Toss pears with orange juice; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice and ginger; sprinkle over pears., For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking powder; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears., Bake until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender, 35-40 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PEAR CRISP



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Make and share this Pear Crisp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terri F.

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups sliced fresh pears
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon, zest of
1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 F degrees.
  • Combine pears with white sugar, lemon juice, and lemon peel.
  • Place in greased 8 inch square baking dish.
  • Combine oatmeal, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and ginger.
  • Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
  • Sprinkle crumb mixture over pears.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until topping is crisped.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.4, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 73.6, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 37.7, Protein 2.7

EASY PEAR CRISP



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This is The Best Pear Crisp dessert we've ever eaten. So easy recipe for using up ripe pears! This recipe takes juicy pears and tops them with a delicious crunchy crisp topping! Enjoy hot fresh out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Provided by Janelle

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 pears, chopped with cores removed
2 Tablespoons corn starch
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F
  • Coat a 9x9 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  • Slice and core pears, then chop into bit sized pieces. You can leave the skins on or off. (My kids wont eat the crisp unless the skins are off the pears)
  • Toss pears with corn starch and place in casserole dish. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, slat and melted butter. Mix well until mixture is crumbly.
  • Spread crisp topping over pears and bake for 35 minutes or until crisp is bubbly and golden.
  • Serve hot with a fresh scoop of ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 41 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 16 grams fat, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 216 grams sodium, Sugar 44 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

CLASSIC PEAR CRISP



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Pears and crystallized ginger are baked under a crispy golden oat crust.

Provided by JAYDA

Categories     Desserts     Crisps and Crumbles Recipes     Pear Crisps and Crumbles Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup rolled oats
⅓ cup brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
8 cups peeled and sliced pears
1 pint vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish or 9 inch square baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon crystallized ginger, and cinnamon. Stir in the butter until the mixture is crumbly with pea sized lumps. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the white sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and 2 teaspoons of crystallized ginger. Add the sliced pears, and toss to blend. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Spread with the oat topping.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until pears are soft and topping is golden brown. Cool slightly before serving with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.1 calories, Carbohydrate 80.8 g, Cholesterol 39.7 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 97 mg, Sugar 47.4 g

PEAR CRISP



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Choose Bosc pears that are ripe but still a little firm for the filling of this oat-almond crisp -- they'll stand up well to baking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
6 Bosc pears (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in center.
  • Crisp topping:Stir together oats, sugar, almonds, flour, and salt. Add butter and mix with hands until small clumps form and dry mixture is coated in butter. Cover with plastic and refrigerate.
  • Filling:Peel, halve, and core pears, then slice into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Add to a large bowl and toss with lime juice as you work to prevent pears from browning. Toss with sugar, ginger, flour, and salt. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Remove crisp topping from refrigerator and break into small pieces. Scatter evenly over the top. Transfer to oven and bake until bubbly, 50 to 60 minutes (tent top with foil if browning too quickly). Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack 20 minutes before serving with vanilla ice cream. Crisp is best eaten the day it's made, but can be stored, covered, for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

PEAR CRISP



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shelled pecan pieces
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup (packed) light brown sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, in small pieces
8 firm pears, peeled, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Ice cream or whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an eight-inch-square baking dish.
  • Spread the pecan pieces on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for six to eight minutes. Combine the toasted pecans with a cup of flour, the brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. Rub the pieces of butter in with your fingertips to make a crumbly mixture. Refrigerate.
  • Toss the pears with a tablespoon of flour and the granulated sugar. Spread in the baking dish and sprinkle evenly with the topping.
  • Bake one hour until brown, bubbly and crisp. Serve while still warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

FRESH PEAR CRISP



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Mildred Sherrer's comforting fruit crisp is a pared-down version of one her mother used to fix. "I made it healthier by using reduced-fat margarine, fresh pears instead of canned and oats for some of the flour," she explains from Fort Worth, Texas. As a finishing touch, she suggests topping it with fat-free yogurt or whipped cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
3 tablespoons cold reduced-fat stick margarine, cut into pieces
4 cups sliced peeled pears (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in margarine until coarse crumbs form; set aside., Place pears in a large bowl. Sprinkle with sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, ginger and remaining cinnamon; toss to coat. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until pears are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEAR CRISP



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A terrific way to use up the best winter fruit that we have going for us! This classic crisp has no bottom crust to get soggy. No thickener is necessary since the juices are concentrated during baking. The crisp is at its best when served warm, accompanied by caramel or vanilla ice cream. From Rose Levy Beranbaum

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 crisp, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 lbs bartlett pears or 2 1/4 lbs bosc pears, peeled,cored and sliced 1/2 inch thick (about 6 large pears)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 teaspoons firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup walnuts (about 1 ounce)
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Adjust the oven rack to the position 1 up from the bottom position.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Have ready a 9-inch square baking dish or a 6-cup casserole dish.
  • If using a glass dish, reduce the temperature to 375 degrees.
  • For the pears: In a large bowl, gently toss the pears with the lemon juice, granulated sugar and salt to combine.
  • Set aside, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • For the topping: If mixing in a food processor fitted with metal blades: Pulse together the brown sugar, walnuts, salt and cinnamon until the nuts are coarsely chopped.
  • Add the flour, butter and vanilla and pulse until the mixture is coarse and crumbly, about 20 times.
  • Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Using your fingertips, lightly pinch together the mixture to form little clumps.
  • Set aside.
  • If mixing by hand: In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, walnuts, salt, cinnamon and flour.
  • Using your fingertips, smash any lumps of sugar.
  • Using a pastry blender or 2 knives held crisscross fashion, cut in the butter and vanilla until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Using your fingertips, lightly pinch together the mixture to form little clumps.
  • Set aside.
  • To assemble: Place a colander over a large bowl.
  • Transfer the pear mixture to the colander and drain.
  • Transfer the pears to the baking dish; set aside.
  • Reserve the liquid.
  • Pour the liquid (you should have at least 6 tablespoons) into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat.
  • Add the reserved 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces to 3 tablespoons, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour the liquid over the pears in the baking dish.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil, make a 1-inch slash in the middle of the foil and bake the pears for about 30 minutes, until a sharp knife meets with only a little resistance when inserted into a pear.
  • Remove and discard the foil and sprinkle the pears evenly with the reserved topping.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the topping is crisp and golden-brown, the fruit juices are bubbling and the pears are tender but not mushy when a small sharp knife is inserted.
  • Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack to cool.
  • Serve warm or room temperature.
  • (May cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 78.4, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 29.3, Protein 2

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Pears: Select firm, ripe pears that are slightly tart, such as Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou. Avoid overripe or bruised pears.
  • Peel and Slice the Pears: Use a sharp knife to peel and slice the pears into thin, even slices. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the crisp. Avoid using bottled lemon juice, as it can be bitter.
  • Don't Overmix the Filling: Gently mix the pears, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until just combined. Overmixing can make the filling too thick and pasty.
  • Use a Deep Baking Dish: A deep baking dish will prevent the filling from bubbling over during baking.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the crisp until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden brown. This usually takes about 45-50 minutes.
  • Let Cool Before Serving: Allow the crisp to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help the filling set and make it easier to scoop.

Conclusion:

The Classic Pear Crisp is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tart filling and crispy topping, it's a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just as a weeknight treat, this crisp is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting dessert, give this Classic Pear Crisp a try. You won't be disappointed!

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