Pear and Cranberry Crisp from January 10, 2023

Pear and Cranberry Crisp

Ingredients

  • 5-6 large pears peeled, cored, and sliced to ¼” thick

  • 1½ cups cranberries

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar

  • pinch of salt

  • ½ cup butter unsalted, cubed

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray an 11×7 inch baking dish with nonstick spray or run it with a tablespoon of melted butter on a clean paper towel; set aside.
  • Peel your pears with a vegetable peeler and cut the pears into 1/4 inch thick slices excluding the core.
  • Add peeled pear slices, cranberries, lemon juice, ⅓ cup sugar, and cornstarch to a large bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until all evenly coated.
  • Evenly spread fruit into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, add the oats, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cubed butter.
  • Mix well with clean, gloved hands until the mixture is no longer powdery and can be formed. Sprinkle crumble over the top of the fruit.
  • Place the dish in the oven and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes.
  • The topping will feel firm and be a deep golden brown once done. The fruit will be tender, juicy, and bubbly underneath.
  • Serve warm with a spoon and add a dollop of vanilla ice cream over each serving. Enjoy right away!