Pear Crisp Recipe

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This Pear Crisp recipe is incredibly easy to make, with very limited hands-on cooking time. Halved and baked with honey, brown sugar, oats, pecans and butter, this pear dessert is incredible served warm with some vanilla ice cream!

This post is sponsored by USA Pears. All opinions are 100% my own. 

If you're a fan of apple crisp, you're going to love this Pear Crisp! It's buttery, tart, sweet and just melt in your mouth delicious.

And so easy to make. Cutting the pears in half and baking them makes for the perfect little individual dessert. It's great for parties, holiday dinners, or just regular old Sunday dinner.

Or, if we're being honest, breakfast. Yes, this Pear Crisp is amazing for breakfast too LOL!

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• Why This Recipe Works
• Step By Step Instructions
• Expert Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions
• More Fruit Crisps and Cobblers
• More Fall Dessert Recipes
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Why This Recipe Works

1. The pears are halved instead of sliced, making for the perfect individual dessert;
2. The pears are baked first to allow them time to become soft;
3. The oat and brown sugar is crisp, crumbly and buttery - a perfect complement with the softness of the pears.

Ingredients

The ingredients used for this pear crisp are pretty straight forward. USA pears were used in this recipe. Learn more about all the different varieties of USA pears HERE. For more pear recipes and some tips and tricks for using pears, check out the USA Pears website, or follow them on social media @usapears.

• USA Pears
• Butter
• Honey
• Lemon Juice
• Brown sugar
• Rolled oats
• Cinnamon
• Pecans

Step By Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F degrees. Combine all the topping ingredients in a bowl.

Mix to combine, cutting the butter in with a fork.

Place each pear half in a baking sheet, brush with butter and drizzle with honey.

Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Remove and place a spoonful of topping on each pear until all topping is gone.

Place back in the oven and bake 30-40 minutes, until pears are easily pierced with a knife.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Expert Tips

1. For a smoother texture, I recommend peeling the pears. Though not required, it gives them a more velvety, melt in your mouth feel.
2. You can substitute walnuts, pistachios or almonds for the pecans if desired.
3. Test doneness of the pears with a knife. If the knife easily pierces the flesh, the pears are done.
4. Serve with ice cream and/or drizzle with caramel sauce. Try this Caramel Sauce from Fifteen Spatulas.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the best pears for pear crisp? Anjou and Bosc pears are the best pears for baking as they hold their shape and texture the best. Bartlett pears will work well also (that's what I used in this recipe).
2. Can you make this recipe with canned pears? I don't recommend it because canned pears tend to be too soft and will turn to mush during baking.
3. Does the crisp need to be refrigerated? Typically, you should let the pear crisp cool for 2-4 hours at room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap or store in a covered container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
4. Freezing options. Pear crisp can be frozen either before or after baking. To freeze before, assemble the apple crisp in an airtight oven safe container (or wrap it in freezer safe plastic wrap) and store in the freezer for up to one month. To cook the pear crisp from frozen, bake in a 375 degree oven for 50-60 minutes, until browned and bubbly. To freeze after baking, let the apple crisp cool for 2-4 hours at room temperature. Place in a freezer safe air tight container or wrap it in freezer safe plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to one month. To cook it, thaw it overnight in the fridge. Then bake according to the recipe instructions.
5. How long will pear crisp keep? It should keep for up to 5 days in the fridge, or up to 3 months in the freezer.

More Fruit Crisps and Cobblers

• Homemade Apple Crisp;
• Peach Cobbler Recipe;
• Blueberry Crisp from Averie Cooks;
• Pumpkin Crisp from I Am Baker.

More Fall Dessert Recipes

• Pumpkin Pie Bars;
• Salted Caramel Apple Galette;
• No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls;
• Pecan Pie Bars;
• Pumpkin Souffle.

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