Best 2 Cafe Juanitas Pear Crisp With Vanilla Brown Butter Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Cafe Juanita's Pear Crisp with Vanilla Brown Butter, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dessert features tender, juicy pears nestled in a crispy oat and brown sugar topping, all enveloped in a rich vanilla brown butter sauce. The combination of sweet and tart pears, crunchy topping, and creamy sauce creates an irresistible treat that is perfect for any occasion. Our collection of recipes includes variations of this classic dish, such as a gluten-free version and a unique pear crisp with a ginger snap crumb topping. Whether you prefer a traditional or a modern twist, these recipes offer something for every palate. Join us on this culinary journey and discover the perfect pear crisp recipe to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAFE JUANITA’S PEAR CRISP WITH VANILLA BUTTER



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Number Of Ingredients 20

Prep time:
Inactive Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 55 minutes (40-45 minutes baking, 10 for the brown butter)
Equipment: 6 (8 oz. ) gratin dishes or shallow ramekins
For Topping:
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1/3 c. whole almonds with skin, unsalted
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 tsp. salt
For Filling:
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. all purpose flour
3 lb. D'anjou or Bartlett pear (6 med. size), peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tbsp. pear brandy (DO NOT LEAVE THIS OUT)

Steps:

  • Make topping: In a food processor or blender, pulse together flour, almonds, brown sugar, and salt until the nuts are finely chopped. Add the melted butter slowly and pulse mixture until blended. Place mixture in a shallow baking pan, and spread out evenly. Cool for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days. Make filling and bake crisps: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place a rack in the middle of the oven. Scrape seeds from the inside of the vanilla bean (with the back of your knife) into a small sauce pan. Add the pod, and butter and cook over medium-low heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter is slightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes. While the butter is browning (make sure to keep checking on it), stir together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour and a pinch of kosher salt in a large bowl. Add in the pears and the pear brandy and toss to combine. From the brown butter, remove the vanilla pod carefully, and toss the butter with the pear mixture. Spoon the filling into the 6 ramekins, evenly. Spoon the cooled topping over the pear mixture, mounding slightly in the center. Place on a baking sheet and cook for 40-45 minutes, rotating the crisps once, until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool. Serve with vanilla ice cream, or just by itself! *You can assemble these one day in advance and refrigerate them. Bring them to room temperature before baking.

CAFE JUANITA’S PEAR CRISP WITH VANILLA BROWN BUTTER



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Categories     Dessert     Bake

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

Equipment: 6 (8 oz. ) gratin dishes or shallow ramekins
For Topping:
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1/3 c. whole almonds with skin, unsalted
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 tsp. salt
For Filling:
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. all purpose flour
3 lb. D'anjou or Bartlett pear (6 med. size), peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tbsp. pear brandy (DO NOT LEAVE THIS OUT)

Steps:

  • Make topping: In a food processor or blender, pulse together flour, almonds, brown sugar, and salt until the nuts are finely chopped. Add the melted butter slowly and pulse mixture until blended. Place mixture in a shallow baking pan, and spread out evenly. Cool for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days. Make filling and bake crisps: Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place a rack in the middle of the oven. Scrape seeds from the inside of the vanilla bean (with the back of your knife) into a small sauce pan. Add the pod, and butter and cook over medium-low heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter is slightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes. While the butter is browning (make sure to keep checking on it), stir together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour and a pinch of kosher salt in a large bowl. Add in the pears and the pear brandy and toss to combine. From the brown butter, remove the vanilla pod carefully, and toss the butter with the pear mixture. Spoon the filling into the 6 ramekins, evenly. Spoon the cooled topping over the pear mixture, mounding slightly in the center. Place on a baking sheet and cook for 40-45 minutes, rotating the crisps once, until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool. Serve with vanilla ice cream, or just by itself! *You can assemble these one day in advance and refrigerate them. Bring them to room temperature before baking.

Tips:

  • Use ripe pears: This will ensure that your crisp is sweet and juicy. If your pears are not ripe, you can ripen them by placing them in a paper bag with a banana or apple for a few days.
  • Slice the pears thinly: This will help them to cook evenly. You can use a mandoline or a sharp knife to slice the pears.
  • Don't overmix the crisp topping: Overmixing will make the topping tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the crisp until the topping is golden brown and the pears are bubbling: This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Let the crisp cool slightly before serving: This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This pear crisp is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears, crunchy topping, and vanilla-brown butter is simply irresistible. So next time you have a hankering for something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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