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    Published: Oct 7, 2019 · Modified: Jan 24, 2022 by serena · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Cranberry Pear Spice Crisp

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    I don't know about you, but we seem to get a lot of gift baskets the last quarter of the year and they usually contain pears. So we are whipping up some easy holiday baking recipes utilizing pears this month and this cranberry pear spice crisp is top on the list.

    Cranberry Pear Crisp Horizontal Image

    Because pears are related to apples, it's a general rule that if a recipe calls for apples, pears can be used instead. Just like apples, there are a huge variety of pears to use and they make a great dessert.

    We used Bosc pears for this recipe, they have a densely bold, sweet flavor. It holds up perfectly with hearty spices like cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, not to mention tart cranberries too!

    Pear Tips:

    • What to look for: Look for fruit with smooth skin that is free from blemishes, with their stems still attached. They should be fragrant and just beginning to soften near the stem. Leave them at room temperature to soften and sweeten. To ripen more quickly, store them in a paper bag with an apple.
    • General pear knowledge can be found at PickYourOwn.com. Lots of tips here on the varieties of pears, picking and ripeness.
    • Prepping: Pears can be left unpeeled for eating fresh, but be sure to peel them before cooking. Although the peel is edible, some may have tough skins with a slightly bitter flavor that’s more pronounced once cooked.

    This cranberry pear crisp is the perfect holiday dessert because it's easy to make and perfect for sharing! With hints of cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg in the cranberry pear crisp, it really does taste like the perfect autumn night - even if you aren't eating it outside.

    The hardest part of this recipe is cutting the pears, if you count that as difficult. You are basically measuring everything out and putting it into the ramekins, then topping with the oatmeal crisp. I'd keep the pear slices thin like you see in the image and be consistent with cut and size for even cooking. We made four ramekins plus this white larger dish. If you wanted you could even put the entire recipe into a 9x13 pan and bake for a family style dish.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Cranberry Pear Spice Crisp
    • Cranberries
    • Pears
    • Oatmeal
    • Brown Sugar
    • Butter
    • AP Flour
    • Salt
    • Allspice, Cinnamon and Nutmeg

    Crumbles, crisps and cobblers

    Crumbles, crisps, and cobblers often get lumped together as the same dessert. While they share some of the same ingredients such as fruit and flour, each one has a very distinctive texture that sets it apart from its siblings.

    Cobblers have a biscuit dough with a buttery, delicious crust. Crumbles and crisps are remarkably similar. The main difference being that crisps have whole oats and crumbles do not, yet once baked their texture is much the same.

    Make ahead crisps

    Crisp toppings are always a hit, regardless of the time or season. Not only can you make them in large batches and store them for later use, but they also freeze beautifully to give that extra touch of crispiness whenever you need it.

    Upclose image of cut pears and cranberries
    Cranberries, Pears and spices in the ramekins

    How to Make The Cranberry Pear Spice Crisp

    • Preheat oven to 375°. Spray 6 (8 ounce) ramekins with baking spray.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice.
    • Stir in pears and cranberries until combined.
    • Divide mixture into prepared ramekins.

    How to Make The Crisp Topping

    • In a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, butter, flour, and cinnamon until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    • Sprinkle over the fruit.
    • Bake until golden brown and bubble, 30 – 35 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

    Other Cranberry Recipes

    If you find yourself looking for other cranberry or even other easy holiday baking recipes you could try the CranApple Crostata or Chocolate Cranberry Scones. Don't let fall go by without making this crisp.

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    Cranberry Pear Spice Crisp

    Sweet pears and tart cranberries pair perfectly in this warm simple dessert
    5 from 9 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 504kcal
    Author: Serena

    Ingredients

    • ¾ Cup Light Brown Sugar, firmly packed
    • 3 tablespoon AP flour
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
    • ⅛ teaspoon Ground Allspice
    • 4 large Pears
    • 2 Cups Frozen Cranberries (drained & thawed) (or fresh)

    Crisp Topping

    • 1 Cup Quick cooking or old fashioned oats
    • ½ Cup Packed Brown Sugar
    • ½ Cup Butter, melted
    • ⅓ Cup AP flour
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°. Spray 6 (8 ounce) ramekins with baking spray.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice.
    • Stir in pears and cranberries until combined.
    • Divide mixture into prepared ramekins.

    Crisp Topping

    • In a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, butter, flour, and cinnamon until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    • Sprinkle over the fruit.
    • Bake until golden brown and bubble, 30 – 35 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Recipe Source: SerenaLissy.com
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 533IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Sabrina says

      September 13, 2021 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      This is a great crisp. Simple easy ingredients and delicious sweet tart flavours!

      Reply
      • serena says

        September 13, 2021 at 2:08 pm

        Thanks Sabrina!

        Reply
    2. Liz says

      September 13, 2021 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      These are delectable fall flavors. So good!

      Reply
      • serena says

        September 13, 2021 at 11:10 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    3. Amy Bloodworth says

      September 13, 2021 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      The pear/ cranberry combo is such a great idea! Delicious!

      Reply
      • serena says

        September 13, 2021 at 11:10 am

        Thanks Amy 🙂

        Reply
    4. Priya Maha says

      September 13, 2021 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      Looks so delish!

      Reply
      • serena says

        September 13, 2021 at 11:10 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    5. Audrey says

      September 13, 2021 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      I love the combination of pear and cranberry!!

      Reply
      • serena says

        September 13, 2021 at 11:10 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    6. Amanda Dixon says

      September 13, 2021 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great fall dessert! The spice with the pear was lovely, and the texture of the crisp topping was perfect.

      Reply
      • serena says

        September 13, 2021 at 11:10 am

        So glad you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    7. Emily Flint says

      September 13, 2021 at 7:16 am

      5 stars
      There is nothing better than a crisp and I love that you put cranberries in this one!

      Reply
      • serena says

        September 13, 2021 at 11:09 am

        Thanks Emily!

        Reply
    8. Pam Greer says

      September 13, 2021 at 7:06 am

      5 stars
      I found my Thanksgiving dessert!

      Reply
      • serena says

        September 13, 2021 at 7:12 am

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Kristina says

      September 13, 2021 at 6:39 am

      5 stars
      Very good! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • serena says

        September 13, 2021 at 6:50 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    10. Christa says

      October 08, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      Fall is my favorite and recipes like this one is the reason why! This looks absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
    11. Amanda says

      October 08, 2019 at 9:26 am

      Now this is my kind of dessert. I love anything with pears!

      Reply
      • serena says

        October 08, 2019 at 9:28 am

        Me too!

        Reply
    12. Emily says

      October 08, 2019 at 8:35 am

      Wow! This sounds absolutely delicious. I love anything with cranberries in it.

      Reply
      • serena says

        October 08, 2019 at 9:29 am

        I know what you mean! Love cranberries

        Reply
    13. Caitlyn Erhardt says

      October 07, 2019 at 7:00 pm

      Yum! I love pears this time of year and this crisp look divine!

      Reply
      • serena says

        October 08, 2019 at 9:29 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    14. Whitney says

      October 07, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      This looks like the perfect fall dessert! I would love to try it with apples!

      Reply
      • serena says

        October 08, 2019 at 9:29 am

        Easily swap out the pears for apples. It would be delicious!

        Reply
    15. Jen says

      October 07, 2019 at 6:07 pm

      Wow, this is so delicious and I super love pears. I would love to try your recipe this coming week coz my family is coming over for the weekend, great for dessert 🙂

      Reply
      • serena says

        October 08, 2019 at 9:30 am

        Perfect for the family. You can make it family style or in individual ramekins. Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    16. Sharon says

      October 07, 2019 at 5:42 pm

      This cranberry and pear crisp looks like a delicious fall treat. Great for holiday dessert as well.

      Reply
      • serena says

        October 08, 2019 at 9:30 am

        It's so great for a holiday dessert.

        Reply
    17. Bella says

      October 07, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      yummm this looks so good. I love a good crisp super tasty.

      Reply
      • serena says

        October 07, 2019 at 4:44 pm

        Thanks Bella!

        Reply
    18. Krissy Allori says

      October 07, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      I tested this out and loved it! I can't wait to make it for one of my "fancier looking" desserts for Thanksgiving for my family.

      Reply
      • serena says

        October 07, 2019 at 4:44 pm

        Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    19. Beth says

      October 07, 2019 at 3:57 pm

      This dish looks so delicious and elegant - perfect for all my holiday parties! I enjoyed learning that pears can be substituted for apples in my recipes - great way to change up some dishes!!

      Reply
      • serena says

        October 07, 2019 at 4:15 pm

        Thanks so much!

        Reply

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