Maple-Glazed Pear Crisp with Oat Crumble
Warm baked pears topped with a crisp oat topping, sweetened with maple syrup. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 55 minutes pairs peeled, cored, and sliced pears, maple syrup, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 4, peeled, cored, and sliced pears
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3 tbsp, cold butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss sliced pears with 2 tbsp maple syrup and 2 tbsp flour in a 9x9-inch baking dish. Arrange evenly in dish.
- Step 2: In a bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut butter into oats until crumbly. Stir in remaining 1 tbsp maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Step 3: Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over pears. Bake 35-40 minutes until pears are tender when pierced with a fork and topping is golden brown with deep brown spots.
- Step 4: Let crisp rest 10 minutes before serving to allow filling to thicken. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Maple-Glazed Pear Crisp with Oat Crumble take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Maple-Glazed Pear Crisp with Oat Crumble?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep maple syrup from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Maple-Glazed Pear Crisp with Oat Crumble?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Maple-Glazed Pear Crisp with Oat Crumble for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Maple-Glazed Pear Crisp with Oat Crumble?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made this for my daughter's birthday and everyone loved it. The maple flavor really shines without being too sweet.
- ★★★★★
This crisp is a game-changer. The oat crumble was buttery and just the right crunch. Served with vanilla ice cream - perfection.
- ★★★★★
The pears were perfectly tender and the maple glaze was divine. My family devoured it!
