Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
3 piece

Ripe Anjou pears

peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup

Fresh cranberries

thawed

0.75 cup

Sugar

1.25 cup

All purpose flour

0.5 cup

Finely ground walnuts

finely ground

0.25 cup

Dark brown sugar

packed

0.25 tsp

Ground cinnamon

0.5 cup

Unsalted butter

melted, cooled

1 unit

Cinnamon Ice Cream

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2
~6 min

Toss pears, cranberries, and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl.

Step 3
~6 min

Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes.

Step 4
~6 min

Transfer the fruit mixture to an 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 5
~6 min

In a medium bowl, mix flour, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and 1/4 cup sugar.

Step 6
~6 min

Add melted butter to the flour mixture and stir with a fork until moist clumps form.

Step 7
~6 min

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit in the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 8
~6 min

Bake the crisp for 45 minutes at 350F.

Step 9
~6 min

Increase oven temperature to 375F.

Step 10
~6 min

Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.

Step 11
~6 min

Cool slightly before serving.

Step 12
~6 min

Serve warm with Cinnamon Ice Cream.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of salt to the crumble topping to enhance the flavors.

Use a variety of pear types for a more complex flavor profile.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla yogurt instead of ice cream.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The fruit mixture and crumble topping can be prepared a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm from the oven.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla bean ice cream
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, often served during fall and winter holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Fall
Winter

Popularity Score

70/100