Bartlett Pear Crisp
This crisp must be made at the height of pear season and is a swoon worthy humble fall dessert; if you have only tried the apple crisp, now is the time to make this Bartlett Pear Crisp Recipe, It is phenomenal! You will have a new family favourite, guaranteed!
Servings: 8 - 10
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Filling:
- 15-16 medium to large Bartlett pears , washed, cored, and sliced (no need to peel)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 9 teaspoons butter
Ingredients for the Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted room temperature butter
Instructions
Instructions for the Filling:
- Combine all ingredients, except the butter, and place into a well buttered casserole dish
- Dot teaspoons of butter on top
Instructions for the Topping
- Preheat oven to 350ºF, lining oven with foil, or place a cookie sheet with parchment under the wrack to catch any boiled over bits if your dish isn't deep enough
- Combine flour, sugar, rolled oats and butter. Mix well with fork or fingers and sprinkle over pear slices, leaving cracks for steam to escape (do not press crumbs into slices)
- Bake at 350ºF until golden brown, about 45 - 55 minutes
- Serve warm with vanilla bean ice cream and a sprig of fresh mint from your garden (extra delish with the mint!