Spiced Pear and Gingerbread Crisp
This spiced pear and gingerbread crisp is the perfect fall dessert. The topping is a combination of oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt, and the filling is made with peeled and sliced pears. The crisp is baked until the topping is golden brown and the pears are tender. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
The history of the crisp is a long and winding one, dating back to the early days of American cooking. The first crisps were made with apples, and they were often cooked in a cast iron skillet over an open fire. Over time, crisps evolved to include a variety of fruits, and they became a popular dessert in both the United States and Canada. Today, crisps are typically made with a combination of oats, flour, sugar, and spices, and they are baked in the oven until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is tender. This spiced pear and gingerbread crisp is a modern take on the classic dessert, and it is sure to please everyone at your table.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of an 8-inch baking dish.
  5. Peel and slice the pears.
  6. Arrange the pear slices over the oat mixture.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pears are tender.
  8. Serve warm.
Why It Works
  • The combination of oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt creates a delicious and flavorful topping.
  • The peeled and sliced pears provide a sweet and juicy filling.
  • The crisp is baked until the topping is golden brown and the pears are tender, resulting in a perfect balance of textures and flavors.