Cranberry Pear Crisp Recipe

This irresistible fall recipe, adapted from The Oregonian, features a delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet pears topped with a buttery oat crumble. Perfect for using fresh or frozen cranberries, this recipe has been enhanced with an increased amount of orange juice for a perfectly balanced flavor. The vibrant orange notes complement the seasonal fruit beautifully. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of sweetened whipped cream for the ultimate autumn dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 436.1 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.6 (11 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Pear Crisp

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How to Make Cranberry Pear Crisp

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries, 2 medium pears (peeled, cored, and diced), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice or mace.
  4. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  5. Pour the cranberry pear mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
  7. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Stir in 1/2 cup rolled oats and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
  9. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit filling.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  11. Let the crisp sit for a few minutes to allow it to cool slightly and the bubbling to subside.
  12. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

204g

Fat

29g

Carbs

22g