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Cozy Spiced Pear and Ginger Crisp: Easy Fall Dessert

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This cozy spiced pear and ginger crisp features tender pears with a double-ginger kick and a crunchy oat topping. It’s the perfect easy fall dessert that comes together in under an hour with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou work best)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated finely
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven. Lightly grease your baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the pears: Peel the pears, cut them in half lengthwise, and scoop out the cores. Slice each half into 1/4-inch thick wedges.
  3. Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced pears with both sugars, fresh grated ginger, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently until the pears are evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Make the crisp topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, both sugars, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining. Stir in nuts if using.
  5. Assemble the crisp: Pour the pear mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the pears, covering them completely. Do not press the topping down.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, placing the dish on a baking sheet to catch any overflow. If the topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through. Bake until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  7. Cool slightly before serving: Let the crisp rest on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the pears, look for ones that yield slightly to pressure at the stem but aren’t mushy. Bosc pears have a lovely warm honey flavor that pairs beautifully with ginger. If using Bartlett pears, reduce the sugar by a tablespoon since they’re sweeter. For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. Keep the butter cold for a crispy topping. Let the pears macerate for 5 minutes to draw out juices. Use a baking sheet underneath to catch any overflow. The crisp can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator; add about 10 minutes to the baking time if starting from cold.

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Keywords: pear crisp, ginger crisp, fall dessert, easy dessert, fruit crisp, pear dessert, ginger dessert, comfort food

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