Pear, Dried Cherry and Chocolate Chunk Crisp Recipe

Name: Pear, Dried Cherry and Chocolate Chunk Crisp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 3/4 cup all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup chopped almonds; 6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, cut into small chunks; 4 pounds Anjou pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices; 1 1/3 cups dried tart cherries; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup chopped almonds
6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, cut into small chunks
4 pounds Anjou pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
1 1/3 cups dried tart cherries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream

1
Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl.
2
Add butter and rub in with fingertips until moist clumps form.
3
Mix in nuts and chocolate.
4
(Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
5
Cover and refrigerate.)
6
Preheat oven to 375F.
7
Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
8
Combine all ingredients except frozen yogurt in large bowl; mix well.
9
Transfer filling to dish.
10
Sprinkle topping over.
11
Baked until pears are tender and topping is golden and crisps, about 55 minutes.
12
Cool at least 20 minutes.
13
Serve with frozen yogurt or ice cream.

1223

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, 3/4 cup all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Pear, Dried Cherry and Chocolate Chunk Crisp 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pear, Dried Cherry and Chocolate Chunk Crisp

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