Small Batch Pear Crisp
This makes two generous servings or 3 small servings. For a double batch, use an 8-inch square pan or baking dish.
Servings 3 servings
Cost 5
Ingredients
- 1½ cups chopped fresh pears (about half pound/228 grams)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (12 grams)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/16 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch use 2 if pears are very juicy
Topping
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (25 grams)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (36 grams)
- 3 tablespoons cold salted butter, diced (42 grams)
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a small baking dish, an 8x4 inch loaf pan or two ceramic or metal small loaf pans (3x5 inches).
- Toss the pears with the sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch. Spread in the dish or little loaf pans.
Topping
- Mix oats, flour, and brown sugar. Add cold butter and work it in with your fingers until crumbly. Stir in the nuts.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the pears.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes so the filling thickens. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.