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No need for "aggressive negotiations" when it's time for dessert! Padme's Pear Crisp is just delish, top to bottom, and it's easy to see why! Juicy, jammy pears are cooked to perfection with notes of warm cinnamon and smoky brown sugar beneath a crunchy oat and pecan topping! Served with vanilla ice cream, there's a galaxy of flavors in Padme's Pear Crisp! Fit for a Queen (or Senator)!
Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 3 ripe pears, sliced thin
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- For the topping:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- vanilla ice cream, optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 -Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 3 -In a large bowl, add the pears, 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar, the lemon juice, the cornstarch, the vanilla, the cinnamon, and the kosher salt and toss to combine.
Step 4 -Transfer the filling mixture to the baking dish.
Step 5 -In a medium bowl, add the oats, the flour, the remaining brown sugar, the pecans, and the melted butter and stir to combine.
Step 6 -Evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over the filling in the baking dish.
Step 7 -Bake until the pears are tender and the crust is golden, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 8 -Serve warm or at room temperature and topped with the vanilla ice cream.
