The Best Pear Crisp

This easy gluten free pear crisp is a simple recipe but so delicious. Juicy pears combine with warm spices and the perfect crisp topping. It’s the perfect cozy dessert recipe to enjoy all season long!

Why You’ll Love This Pear Crisp Recipe

• It’s easy! All you have to do is make a quick filling of sliced pears and spices, then top with an easy to make crisp topping. It’s the perfect lazy baking recipe.
• It’s perfect for the holidays and seasonal gatherings! This recipe serves a group and is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a holiday party.
• It’s delicious! Pears don’t really get the love they deserve but in this recipe they are for sure the star of the show. If you’ve been looking for a tasty recipe to include more pears in your life then this is the recipe for you.

Watch How to Make This Pear Crisp Recipe

What Is the Difference a Pear Crisp and Pear Crumble?

While crisp and crumbles are similar, there is a key difference between the two. Crumbles also have a streusel topping, similar to a crisp, but unlike a crumble a crisp contains oats. Crumble toppings also tend to be a bit more dense and cake-like.

More Delicious Crisp Recipes

• gluten free apple crisp 
• healthy oatmeal pumpkin crisp
• gluten free peach crisp 
• blackberry crisp
• gluten free strawberry crisp
• blueberry crisp 

Which Pears are Best for this Crisp?

The best pears to use in this pear crisp are ones that are perfect for baking like Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou. For this recipe we’re using Bartlett pears that are full of flavor and hold they’re shape well when baking. You’ll want to use pears that are ripe but still slightly firm for this recipe.

Ingredients You Need

Gluten-Free Old Fashioned Oats: if you have a gluten allergy be sure to use certified gluten-free oats in this recipe. You can usually find them at your local grocery store.

Almond Flour: to keep this recipe gluten-free we’re almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.

Dark Brown Sugar: for that perfect touch of delicious sweetness in the crisp topping.

Chopped Pecans: to add a bit of crunch to the crisp topping, we’re adding some chopped pecans.

Butter: you’ll need a bit of unsalted butter to make the crisp topping.

Cinnamon & Cardamom & Ginger: these spices helps to add a delicious warmth to the crisp. The cardamom and ginger pair perfectly with the pears.

Vanilla Extract: a must-have ingredient in any good crisp recipe.

Pears: we’re using Bartlett pears for this recipes that have been peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick. You can use either red or green pears, it’s up to you. To ensure that crisp filling doesn’t become mushy, try to use pears that are ripe but still slightly firm.

Arrowroot Starch: this grain free starch helps to thicken the pear filling.

Maple Syrup: we’re using a touch of maple syrup for delicious flavor and sweetness in the filling.

Lemon Juice: fresh lemon juice adds a bit of brightness to the crisp that works so well.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Almond Flour – swap the almond flour for all-purpose flour if you need to avoid almonds for any reason.
• Butter – you can use vegan butter to keep this recipe dairy-free.
• Arrowroot Starch – swap the arrowroot starch for cornstarch if needed.
• Chopped Pecans – you can leave these out altogether if you prefer!

How to Make This Pear Crisp Recipe

Step One: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step Two: To a large mixing bowl, add the sliced pears, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ground ginger, vanilla, arrowroot starch, and maple syrup. Toss until everything is well combined and the pears are well coated.

Step Three: Transfer the pears to a greased cast iron skillet.

Step Four: Next, make the crisp topping. Add the gluten-free oats, almond flour, dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped pecans to the same mixing bowl. Use a fork to mix all of the dry ingredients until well combined.

Step Five: Next, add the cubed butter to the mixing bowl. Use your hands to work the butter into the dry ingredients until you have a clumpy crisp topping.

Step Six: Sprinkle the crisp evenly over the pear filling. Bake the crisp at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes until the filling is bubbling and the top is golden brown. To prevent the crisp from burning or becoming too brown, cover it loosely with a sheet of foil after 20-25 minutes if needed.

Step Seven: Once the crisp is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving with vanilla ice cream.

How to Serve Your Pear Crisp

Serve your peach crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream! A drizzle of caramel on top is always a good time.

How to Store

Store your peach crisp in the fridge, tightly covered, for up to three days. You can reheat the crisp in the microwave or oven.

More Thanksgiving Recipes to Serve

Serving this for the Thanksgiving Holiday? Here are few more of our reader favorite Thanksgiving dessert recipes to add your menu: 

• Homemade All Butter Pie Crust (with a gluten-free option!)
• Healthy Pecan Pie Bars
• Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie
• Gooey Chocolate Pecan Pie
• The Best Healthy Pumpkin Pie
• Grain Free Pumpkin Pie Bars
• Brown Butter Sweet Potato Bread with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
• Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
• Healthy Pecan Pie Bars
• Cranberry Crumble Bars

You can find all of our healthy and delicious Thanksgiving recipes to plan your menu, here!

I hope you give this Pear Crisp Recipe a try! It’s so easy to make and has the best flavor.

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