This easy spiced pear and ginger crisp recipe is full of warm, autumn flavors. The fresh ginger mixed with the pears, and fall spices come together to create a warm and lightly sweetened dessert. Top with some vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt and you will have the perfect autumn treat.
I love making easy desserts that take minimum effort, taste great, and are healthy-ish. And this spiced pear and ginger crisp checks all those marks. You only need a handful of ingredients and about 45 minutes from start to finish to make this cozy dessert.
There are a lot of similarities between this pear crisp recipe and my strawberry and plum crisp. They both have a filling that is lightly sweetened with honey, and a crunchy oatmeal topping. And they are both super easy to make! But this crisp highlights the pears in season right now and has more warm spices in it. The paring of the fresh ginger and warm spices complement each other perfectly. Not to mention how amazing this pear crips smells when baking in the oven!
Why we love this spiced pear and ginger crisp recipe
Easy: Although this fall crisp recipe takes about 45 minutes to make, majority of time is spent baking in the oven. It only takes about 10 of hands-on time to make this and uses easy to find ingredients. I also do not worry about peeling the pears, which saves a lot of time.
Seasonal Ingredients: This fall forward dessert has autumn uses in season pears. With the added warm spices, this crips has all those cozy fall flavors.
Pear + Ginger: The pear and ginger combo is irresistible. If you have not had this combo before, it is time to give it a try! The ginger is faint and not overpowering but compliments the pear flavors perfectly. And when you add in the other warm spices, it comes together as a cozy autumn dessert.
Perfect for sharing: I love to make this pear and ginger crisp for when guest come over. It is simple and yet still a crowd pleaser. And added bonus, you can make this fall dessert in advance to it will just be ready to serve when you want! And if you do not want to share, it saves amazingly well in the fridge!
Tips and trick when making this crisp
- No need to peel the pears! The skin is so tender and blends right into the crisp after being baked, I do not feel it worth the time to peel the pears. But you can peel the skin if you wish!
- Use a microplaner to grate the fresh ginger or be sure to finely mince it. The fresh ginger is amazing with the pear, but you do not want a big bite of ginger.
- You can enjoy this pear crisp on its own, with vanilla ice cream (my favorite), or whipped cream. Or add a little Greek yogurt to turn this crisp into a sweet breakfast treat!
- To store this pear crisp, let cool completely. Cover and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Ingredient substitutions and variations
Fresh ginger: If you need to swap out the fresh ginger, you can use 1 tsp of ground ginger in its place.
Wheat flour: The wheat flour can be replaced with all-purpose or gluten-free flour if needed.
Honey: You can swap the honey for maple syrup if needed.
Nutmeg: The nutmeg can be left out or replaced with allspice if desired.
If you give this spiced pear and ginger crisp recipe a try, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! I truly appreciate your feedback!
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From my kitchen to yours, happy baking!
Spiced Pear and Ginger Crisp Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 Pears sliced
- 2 tsp. Fresh Ginger grated
- 1/4 tsp. Cardamom
- 2 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1/4 C. Honey
- 1 Tbsp. Flour
Topping:
- 1 C. Old fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1/2 C. Wheat Flour
- 1/4 C. Butter melted
- 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
- Pinch of Salt
- 1/3 C. Brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the sliced pears, fresh ginger, honey, cinnamon, flour, cardamom and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Gently stir together until the pears are coated. Pour the pear mixture into a 9-inch round pie dish or 9-inch square baking dish.
- To make the topping, add the oats, flour, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar and nutmeg together. Stir. Pour in melted butter and stir until combined.
- Evenly sprinkle the topping over the pears. Place in the oven and bake for about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy on its own, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or some Greek yogurt
