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I’m sharing this pear and cranberry crisp in time for your holiday feasts,<\/strong> though it’s a lovely dessert to enjoy any time this fall or winter. It tastes better than pie, if you ask me, and it’s much easier to make! This pear crisp recipe is fresh, simple and happens to be gluten free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recipe follows my time-tested formula for fruity crisps<\/a>. I filled it with ripe pears and tart fresh cranberries (optional), which sweeten up as they bake. The topping is made with oats and almond flour, which yield a crisp, golden topping that’s tender underneath. Toasted walnuts, browned butter and warming spices round out the flavors for a dessert that you’ll want to make again and again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This cranberry-studded crisp has been one of my favorite desserts for over ten years, and I’m sharing it again today with updated photos and tips. Make it for Christmas, and enjoy leftovers for breakfast with Greek yogurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Pear Crisp Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ll find the full recipe below, but here are some notes before you get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To peel or not to peel the pears? That is the question.<\/strong> If you’re senstive to extra texture in your meals, go ahead and peel the pears before using them. Otherwise, don’t bother—they offer a little extra color that makes the filling look more enticing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brown the butter for a more complex flavor.<\/strong> You can skip this step if you’re in a hurry, but the browned butter offers rich, nutty flavor that complements the remaining ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cranberries are optional,<\/strong> but boy, are they pretty. I love the pops of red color that make this dish look more festive than a regular pear crisp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Fruity Recipes to Make<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you enjoy this pear dessert, try these recipes from fall through winter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n