Pear Crisp With Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

This Pear Crisp With Vanilla Ice Cream is a bubbly and buttery recipe, which is made with fresh pears and finely chopped pecans. It’s the ultimate fall dessert, ready in about an hour.

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Pear Crisp With Vanilla Ice Cream Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 4 to 5 whole large pears (Bosc work well)
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt

For the Topping:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup pecans, very finely chopped
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

How To Make Pear Crisp With Vanilla Ice Cream

1. Prep the Oven and Pears: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Peel, core, and dice the pears. In a bowl, stir the diced pears together with the granulated sugar and salt. Set aside.
2. Make the Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and finely chopped pecans. Drizzle the melted butter in gradually, stirring with a fork as you go, until the mixture is combined and crumbly.
3. Assemble the Crisp: Pour the pear mixture into a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the pears.
4. First Bake: Place the baking dish on the middle oven rack and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Brown the Topping: Move the dish to the top rack of the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the topping is a deep golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips

• What are the best pears for a crisp? The recipe recommends Bosc pears, which are a fantastic choice because they are firm and hold their shape well during baking. Anjou or Bartlett pears would also work well.
• How do you get an extra crispy topping? The two-stage baking process is a great trick. The first 30 minutes cook the fruit and the topping, while the final 10 minutes on the top rack give the streusel a perfect, golden-brown, crispy finish.
• Can I use a different kind of nut? Absolutely. If you don’t have pecans, finely chopped walnuts or even almonds would be a delicious substitute in the crumb topping.
• Can I make this ahead of time? Yes. You can assemble the entire crisp (without baking), cover it, and refrigerate for up to a day. You may need to add 10-15 minutes to the initial baking time.

What To Serve With Pear Crisp

As the name suggests, this warm and bubbly crisp is absolutely perfect served with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream, which melts into the warm filling. It’s also wonderful with:

• A dollop of fresh whipped cream
• A drizzle of caramel sauce
• A spoonful of crème fraîche

How To Store Pear Crisp

• Refrigerate: Cover the cooled crisp with foil or transfer leftovers to an airtight container. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, though the topping will soften over time.
• Reheat: For the best results, reheat the crisp in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the topping has crisped up again.

Pear Crisp Nutrition Facts

• Serving: 1/8th of crisp
• Calories: 450 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 65g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 21g
• Saturated Fat: 11g
• Sugar: 45g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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