Pear Blueberry Crisp with Oat Pecan Topping Recipe
This Pear Blueberry Crisp with Oat Pecan Topping is a deliciously comforting dessert combining ripe pears and juicy blueberries baked under a golden, crunchy oat and pecan topping. Sweetened naturally with honey and brown sugar, this crisp offers a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors with a delightful texture that’s ideal for serving warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 4 ripe pears (4 to 5 cups thinly sliced)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pint blueberries (2 cups)
- 2 Tablespoons corn starch
- 2 Tablespoons honey
Oat Pecan Topping
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted (use a bit for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃). Use a portion of the melted butter to grease a medium-sized baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Pears: Wash the pears and cut around the core in four cuts to remove it. Thinly slice the pears without peeling and immediately toss them in a bowl with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Mix Filling: Add the blueberries, corn starch, and honey to the bowl with the pears. Gently toss the mixture with your hands until the fruit and thickening agents are evenly combined.
- Assemble Filling: Pour the mixed fruit filling into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare Topping: Using the same bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, roughly chopped pecans, brown sugar, and the remaining melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the topping mixture is uniform and crumbly.
- Top Filling: Evenly sprinkle the oat-pecan topping over the fruit filling. Leave a few pear slices and blueberries visible around the edges to enhance presentation.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes. The topping should turn golden and crisp, and the fruit filling should be bubbling.
- Serve: Serve the crisp warm. For an extra indulgent touch, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a wonderful contrast in temperature and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with coconut oil or a vegan butter alternative.
- Ensure that the pears are ripe but firm to hold their shape when baking.
- To avoid a soggy crisp, do not overload the fruit filling and make sure to evenly distribute the topping.
- This crisp can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
Keywords: Pear crisp, Blueberry dessert, Oat crumble, Pecan topping, Healthy dessert, Fruit crisp
