Gingerbread Pear Vegan Crisp

This vegan gingerbread pear crisp is the perfect dessert for a cold night. The pears are soft and juicy, and the crisp topping is sweet and crunchy. The combination of flavors is divine, and the crisp is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

My grandmother used to make this crisp for us every fall when we would visit her. She would always use fresh pears from her backyard, and the crisp would always be so delicious. I loved the way the pears would get all soft and juicy, and the crisp topping would get all golden brown and crunchy. It was the perfect dessert to warm us up on a cold fall night.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups sliced pears
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Place pears in a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, oats, pecans, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over pears.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and pears are tender.
5. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
6. Serve with vegan ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Why It Works

• The pears are cooked in a little bit of water, which helps to keep them moist and juicy.
• The crisp topping is made with a combination of oats, flour, sugar, and spices, which gives it a nice crunchy texture.
• The combination of the sweet pears and the crunchy topping is irresistible.