Pear Crisp with Polenta-Pecan Topping Recipe

Name: Pear Crisp with Polenta-Pecan Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 8 ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears (about 4 pounds)peeled, halved, cored and sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1/3 cup coarse polenta (not instant); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; Salt; 1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons; Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup light brown sugar
8 ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears (about 4 pounds)peeled, halved, cored and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/3 cup coarse polenta (not instant)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt
1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
In a bowl, toss the pears with 1 tablespoon of the flour, the sugar and the vanilla.
3
Spread the pears in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
4
In a food processor, pulse the remaining cup of flour with the pecans, brown sugar, polenta, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
5
Add the butter and pulse just until clumps start to form.
6
Sprinkle the topping over the pears and bake in the center of the oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is browned and the pears are tender when pierced with a knife.
7
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

564

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pear Crisp with Polenta-Pecan Topping falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pear Crisp with Polenta-Pecan Topping

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