Maple-Orange Pear Crisp

Makes

8 servings

Updated: May. 17, 2022
In fall, my family loves to kick back after dinner and dig into big bowls of this spiced crisp. It isn't too sweet, but it still satisfies a sweet tooth. —Noreen McCormick Danek, Cromwell, Connecticut
Maple-Orange Pear Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon butter, softened
  • FILLING:
  • 6 medium ripe Bosc pears
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Ice cream or whipped cream

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Place first nine ingredients in a food processor; pulse until crumbly. Grease an 8-in. square baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
  2. Peel, core and cut each pear lengthwise into 8 wedges; toss with lemon juice. Place in prepared baking dish.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine syrup, butter, orange zest and cinnamon; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over pears. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake until golden brown and pears are tender, 30-40 minutes. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 254 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 5g fiber), 2g protein.