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Pear Pistachio Crisp

By Catherine McCord

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Pear Pistachio CrispCatherine McCord
Cooks' Note

This recipe was originally published on Weelicious as "Pear Pistachio Crisp".

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    55 minutes

  • Yield

    Serves 6-8

Ingredients

5 pears, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped pistachios

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350° F.

    Step 2

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

    Step 3

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

    Step 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.

    Step 5

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

    Step 6

    Bake for 40-45 minutes.

TagsCrispFruit DessertDessertCrumblePearFruitPistachioNutOatRice & GrainsEasyBakingWeelicious

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