Roasted Pecan Pear Crisp

Fruit crisps are a comforting classic of American home baking, especially when fall fruit is at its peak. This one pairs juicy pears with toasted pecans and a maple-oat topping for warm, nutty depth.

Serves 6 · 20 min prep · 40 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 320 cal
• 4g protein
• 38g carbs
• 18g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 5 medium ripe but firm pears
• 1 1/4 cups fresh pecan halves
• 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour or almond flour
• 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp pinch of fine sea salt

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly butter an 8-inch square or similar baking dish.
2. 2Toast half the pecan halves in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 4 minutes; cool and roughly chop.
3. 3Peel, core, and slice the pears into thick wedges; toss them with lemon juice, half the maple syrup, half the cinnamon, and the thyme.
4. 4Spread the seasoned pears evenly in the prepared dish.
5. 5In a bowl combine the oats, flour, remaining cinnamon, salt, and the chopped toasted pecans.
6. 6Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or fingertips until the mixture forms coarse crumbs, then drizzle in the remaining maple syrup and toss lightly.
7. 7Scatter the pecan oat topping evenly over the pears, pressing gently so it clings.
8. 8Bake 35 to 40 minutes until the pears are bubbling and tender and the topping is deep golden and crisp.
9. 9Cool 10 minutes so the juices thicken slightly, then spoon into bowls while still warm to highlight the roasted pecan aroma.