Classic Pear Crisp

Name: Classic Pear Crisp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 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

Rating: 4.19 stars

67 Ratings
53 Reviews
9 Photos

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

By JAYDA

Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

35 mins

additional:

5 mins

total:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish or 9 inch square baking dish.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

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.

Partner Tip

Try using a Reynolds® slow cooker liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

449.1 calories; 5.6 g protein; 80.8 g carbohydrates; 39.7 mg cholesterol; 97 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (53)

Most helpful positive review

RachelXS

09/11/2006

I skipped the ginger because I'm not a fan of it and this came out very tasty. I would use less cinnamon next time to have more pear taste. Read More

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(94)

Most helpful critical review

Dancnmama

08/13/2006

I would have liked to see more "juice" with the pears. It was very dry without the vanilla ice cream. Also I doubled the ginger. Read More

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(15)

67 Ratings

5 star values: 31
4 star values: 21
3 star values: 12
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 0

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RachelXS

09/11/2006

I skipped the ginger because I'm not a fan of it and this came out very tasty. I would use less cinnamon next time to have more pear taste. Read More

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(94)

Cookie J

03/15/2007

Delicious! I thought the amount of ginger was just right without increasing it. I added a handful of dried cranberries to the pear mixture and that was a wonderful touch of tang and color. Read More

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(43)

KAITCH

11/08/2005

The pairing of fresh pears and crystallized ginger are simply beautiful! A classic,"comfort" dessert, with enough elegance to serve for company. I had misplaced a similar recipe years ago, and I was so happy to find yours, Jayda. Thank-you! (I did increase the amount of finely chopped crystallized ginger to a full Tbsp for each tsp stated in recipe. Delicious!) Read More

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(36)

Koko

03/09/2008

Oh my this is soooooooooo good! I doubled the ginger and also added some chopped toasted almonds and hazlenuts to the oats mixture. I also subbed 1/3 of the pears for chopped apples and it was so delicious.. I had it with fresh cream as I didn't have any ice cream on hand I can't wait to make it again!! Read More

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stacykr

10/03/2006

I did as others who reviewed this recipe suggested and doubled the amount of crystalized gigner in both steps. I also added about 1/4 tsp. ground ginger and 1/4 tsp. allspice. I also added an additional tablespoon of butter to the oatmeal/flour topping. I think these changes really made the difference. We enjoyed this recipe. It's a nice change from the typical apple cobblers and crisps. Read More

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(24)

Beth

09/08/2008

Yum! Really versatile too... I had only a 9" round cake plate and a 1 1/2 qt casserole dish... didn't have any ginger.. and I added extra cinnamon and just a little bit of ground cloves. I cut up a few extra pears and made double the crumb topping... it worked well and was VERY yummy. Read More

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Dancnmama

08/13/2006

I would have liked to see more "juice" with the pears. It was very dry without the vanilla ice cream. Also I doubled the ginger. Read More

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(15)

Aych

08/12/2008

I added blueberries to mine. It was yummy but why wouldn't fruit and oats be yummy? I wish that the crisp part on top were more solid. Mine ended up loose and much like it was when i put it in the pan. Read More

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SQUEAKS957

10/24/2007

Super yummy everyone loved it! I used half Bartlett half Anjou pears - made for a nice contrast Also I added a little allspice and a bit extra ginger to both the pears and topping. Since some said the pears were slightly dry I added about 2 tbsp pear butter as well - delicious! Will definitely make again!:o) Read More

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Nutritional Information

Classic Pear Crisp

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 449.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 11 %

carbohydrates: 26 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 36 %

sugars:

fat: 21 %

saturated fat: 40 %

cholesterol: 13 %

vitamin a iu: 10 %

niacin equivalents: 19 %

vitamin b6: 7 %

vitamin c: 17 %

folate: 12 %

calcium: 10 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 16 %

potassium: 13 %

sodium: 4 %

thiamin: 27 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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RachelXS

09/11/2006

I skipped the ginger because I'm not a fan of it and this came out very tasty. I would use less cinnamon next time to have more pear taste.

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(94)

Cookie J

03/15/2007

Delicious! I thought the amount of ginger was just right without increasing it. I added a handful of dried cranberries to the pear mixture and that was a wonderful touch of tang and color.

Helpful

(43)

KAITCH