Pear Crisp

Name: Pear Crisp
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds ripe full-flavored pears; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup chopped crystalized ginger; 1/2 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons poire William brandy; 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate

By Marian Burros

Updated June 23, 2023

Total Time: 50 - 55 minutes
Rating: 3(12)
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings

4pounds ripe full-flavored pears
½cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1½tablespoons flour
1teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼cup chopped crystalized ginger
½cup raisins
2tablespoons poire William brandy
1cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3tablespoons butter, melted
2tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2
Peel, core and quarter the pears. Slice each quarter into 2 or 3 pieces. Place in large bowl.
Step 3
Mix all but two tablespoons of the brown sugar with the flour, cinnamon, ginger, raisins and brandy. Add to pears and mix well.
Step 4
Chop oats in food processor. Add the remaining brown sugar, butter and orange juice concentrate, and mix well.
Step 5
Spoon pear mixture into an 8-cup gratin dish, and sprinkle with oat mixture. Bake in lower third of the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until oat mixture begins to brown and pears soften. Remove from oven and stir oat mixture into pears. Serve warm.