Spiced Pear Cranberry Crisp (Printable)
A warmly spiced blend of pears and cranberries topped with a crisp oat crumble, perfect for fall.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit Filling
01 - 4 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
08 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
→ Crisp Topping
09 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
11 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss pears, cranberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and flour until evenly coated. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, ginger, and salt. Add cold butter and cut in using a pastry blender or fingertips until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
04 - Sprinkle the crisp topping uniformly over the fruit layer.
05 - Bake for 40 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling.
06 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This crisp perfectly balances tart and sweet in a way that feels like sharing a secret with a close friend
- The golden oat topping became my favorite when it first turned out just crunchy enough without being dry
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- Cold butter is key to a crumbly topping, so don’t let it soften before mixing
- Adding a little lemon juice keeps the fruit bright and balances sweetness even after baking
03 -
- Use a mix of fresh and frozen cranberries for best texture and flavor balance
- Let the crisp rest after baking so juices thicken, making it easier to serve neatly