Description
Enjoy the delightful combination of fresh pears and crunchy walnuts in this comforting pear and walnut crisp, perfect for any dessert occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 c. sliced pears (about 3 lbs.)
- 1 T. fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 c. granulated sugar
- 1 T. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3 T. cold butter
- cut in small pieces
- 1/3 c. old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine sliced pears, fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon; mix well and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cold butter pieces to the dry mixture, using a pastry cutter or your fingers to create a crumbly texture.
- Stir in the oats and chopped walnuts.
- Spread the pear mixture in a baking dish, then evenly distribute the crisp topping over the pears.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pears are bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Fresh Pear & Walnut Crisp, dessert, baking, pear recipe, walnut dessert