Description
This Pear Cranberry Crisp is a delightful dessert combining the juicy sweetness of fresh pears with the tartness of cranberries, topped with a crunchy, buttery oat crumble. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this crisp is a comforting treat ideal for cozy evenings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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Fruit Mixture
- 4 cups fresh pears, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
- 0.75 cup old-fashioned oats
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish to ensure the crisp does not stick and bakes evenly.
- Prepare Fruit Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the peeled and sliced pears, fresh or frozen cranberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat the fruit, then spread this mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish as the base layer for the crisp.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the cold cubed unsalted butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend the mixture until it becomes crumbly, forming the classic crisp topping texture.
- Assemble Crisp: Sprinkle the crumbly oat topping evenly over the fruit mixture in the baking dish, ensuring good coverage to create a golden crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling, signaling that it’s fully cooked and juicy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries depending on availability; frozen works well in this recipe.
- Let the crisp cool properly to avoid burning your mouth with hot filling.
- For a nuttier topping, add chopped walnuts or pecans along with the oats.
- This crisp can be served warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
