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Pear and Pistachio Crisp
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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In a bowl, combine the pears and cinnamon and toss to combine. Toss in the lemon juice.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt.
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Add the butter and use your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture comes together and the crumbles are about the size of peas. Mix in the pistachios and set aside.
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Pour the pears into a greased 8-inch baking dish and cover with the oat mixture.
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Bake until the top is brown and the pears are bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Pistachios for Maximum Flavor 🥜Lightly toast the chopped pistachios in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing into the crisp topping to unlock their natural oils and deepen their earthy, rich flavor.
- Toss Pears with Lemon Juice to Prevent Browning 🍋Coat your sliced pears generously with fresh lemon juice immediately after cutting to prevent oxidation while enhancing the filling's brightness and natural sweetness.
- Brown Your Butter for Added Complexity 🧈Instead of using plain melted butter, brown it first until it smells nutty and golden, then use it in your crisp topping for an elevated depth of flavor that complements the pistachios.
- Use a Mix of Pear Ripeness 🍐Combine slightly firm and ripe pears in your filling—firm ones hold their shape while ripe ones add natural sweetness, creating better texture contrast and flavor balance.
- Don't Overbake the Crisp Topping ⏱️Watch your crisp carefully during the last 5 minutes of baking and remove it when the topping is golden-brown but still slightly moist, ensuring maximum crunch rather than a hard, dry texture.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Vegetarian
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