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Easy Skillet Pear Crisp

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A quick and delicious dessert featuring tender pears topped with a crunchy oat and pecan topping, all baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Dough and Topping

  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 0.33 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp cardamom
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter (cut in ½-inch cubes)

Pecan Topping

  • 1 cup pecans (toasted and chopped)

Filling

  • 3 lb pears
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp cardamom
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg (freshly ground)

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch cast iron skillet or 8x8 baking dish.

Notes

For best results, toast the pecans before chopping.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crisp, pear