Pear Pistachio Crisp

A warm and comforting dessert featuring tender pears topped with a crunchy oat and pistachio streusel topping. This rustic crisp combines the sweetness of pears with the nutty crunch of pistachios.

6 servings
1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 5 whole pears, peeled, cored and diced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350° F.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    In a bowl, combine the pears and cinnamon and toss to combine. Toss in the lemon juice.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    Working with your fingers, crumble the butter into the flour mixture until it is combined and about the size of peas. Mix in the pistachios and set aside.

    8 min

  5. 5.

    Pour the pears into a greased 8-inch baking dish and cover with the oat mixture.

    4 min

  6. 6.

    Bake for 40-45 minutes.

    45 min