Best 5 Maple Orange Pear Crisp Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our Maple Orange Pear Crisp, a culinary masterpiece that blends the sweet tang of maple, the vibrant zest of orange, and the juicy tenderness of pears. This delectable dessert is encased in a crispy oat topping, creating a harmonious balance of textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to be captivated by the aromatic fusion of maple and orange, as they dance upon your palate, leaving a trail of citrusy sweetness. The pears, with their soft and succulent texture, lend a contrasting yet complementary flavor, while the crispy oat topping adds a satisfying crunch. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is designed for ease and enjoyment.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

- **Maple-Orange Pear Crisp with a Twist:** Elevate the classic recipe with a touch of sophistication by incorporating aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Drizzle a decadent salted caramel sauce over the crisp before serving to create a tempting balance of sweet and savory flavors.

- **Individual Maple-Orange Pear Crisps:** Delight your guests with individual servings of the Maple-Orange Pear Crisp. Bake the filling and topping in ramekins, creating charming miniature crisps that are perfect for an intimate gathering or a special occasion.

- **Maple-Orange Pear Crisp with a Gluten-Free Twist:** Cater to dietary preferences with a gluten-free version of the Maple-Orange Pear Crisp. Simply substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and use gluten-free oats for the topping. Indulge in a guilt-free dessert that's equally delicious and satisfying.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PEAR CRISP



Pear Crisp image

Since he's a livestock truck driver, my husband often starts work early in the morning. This pear crisp recipe will keep him going until breakfast. Our two boys love to have it for dessert and in their school lunches. -Joanne Korevaar, Burgessville, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 medium ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
TOPPING:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Toss pears with orange juice; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice and ginger; sprinkle over pears., For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking powder; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears., Bake until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender, 35-40 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

RENEE'S PEAR CRISP



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Having a pear tree in abundance called for some crafty cooking. Had all ingredients on hand and what's not to like? Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Yummy!

Provided by Renee Thaxton Whitlow

Categories     Desserts     Crisps and Crumbles Recipes     Pear Crisps and Crumbles Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups sliced pears
½ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread pears to cover bottom of the baking dish; drizzle with melted butter and maple syrup.
  • Stir flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Cut softened butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, adding more flour if necessary. Sprinkle topping over pears.
  • Bake in preheated oven until pears are bubbling and topping is crisp, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 136.7 mg, Sugar 36.3 g

MAPLE ORANGE PECAN PEAR CRISP



Maple Orange Pecan Pear Crisp image

This is an easy recipe. I love pears. This is a clean tasting dessert. It has just enough sweetness. It has half the carbs of a typical fruit crisp. This is my version of a Pear crisp. It has maple syrup, pecans and cinnamon. it is not overly sweet like some fruit crisps. It is absolutely delicious. Enjoy!

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ajou pears
1/3 c real maple syrup
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp orange zest
TOPPING
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp butter
1 tsp orange zest
1/4 c light brown sugar
1/2 c chopped pecans ( may sub with walnuts)
3 Tbsp flour

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375 degree's. Butter a 9 inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • 2. Peel pears. Remove seeds. cut each pear in to 4 pieces length wise. Toss in lemon juice. Place pears in buttered pan.
  • 3. Place pears in buttered pan. In a sauce pan mix maple syrup, cinnamon,, 1 tsp orange zest, 2 TB butter. Heat until boiling while stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Pour syrup over pears. Then set aside.
  • 4. Topping: In a food processor Pulse topping ingredients until it becomes crumbly. It will resemble cookie dough.
  • 5. Crumble nut cinnamon mixture over pears. You may add more chopped nuts and orange zest at this point if desired. Place in oven and bake 30-40 minutes, or until pears have softened and top is golden brown.
  • 6. Remove from oven. Serve alone, with vanilla ice cream. The juices with msple syrup are wonderful over ice cream.

MAPLE-ORANGE PEAR CRISP



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In fall, my family loves to kick back after dinner and dig into big bowls of this spiced crisp. It isn't too sweet, but still satisfies a sweet tooth. -Noreen McCormick, Cromwell, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon butter, softened
FILLING:
6 medium ripe Bosc pears
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ice cream or whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place first nine ingredients in a food processor; pulse until crumbly. Grease an 8-in. square baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter., Peel, core and cut each pear lengthwise into 8 wedges; toss with lemon juice. Place in prepared baking dish., In a small saucepan, combine syrup, butter, orange zest and cinnamon; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over pears. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake until golden brown and pears are tender, 30-40 minutes. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

INDIVIDUAL PEAR CRUMBLES WITH MAPLE YOGURT



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 firm-ripe medium Bosc or Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Squeeze lemon juice
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the pear crumbles: Toss the pears, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and 2 teaspoons of the flour together in a medium bowl. Divide the mixture between 3 mini pie plates.
  • Stir together the remaining 1/2 cup flour, oats, pecans, nutmeg, cloves and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Add the butter and, with fingers, blend it into the dry ingredients until fully incorporated. Squeeze the mixture into clumps, then divide it among the pie plates, spreading it to cover the pears.
  • Set the pie plates on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the crumble mixture is golden brown, about 35 minutes.
  • For the maple yogurt: Stir together the yogurt, maple syrup, orange zest and juice until well mixed.
  • Serve the warm crumbles with a dollop of the maple yogurt.

Tips:

  • To achieve a golden-brown and crispy topping, ensure that the crisp is baked until the topping is bubbling and the edges are golden brown.
  • For a sweeter crisp, add an extra 1/2 cup of maple syrup, or adjust the sweetness to your preference.
  • To enhance the flavor of the crisp, use a variety of pears, such as Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou.
  • If the crisp is browning too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil for the remaining baking time.
  • Serve the crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Conclusion:

The Maple Orange Pear Crisp is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of maple syrup, orange zest, and juicy pears. With a crispy oat topping and a sweet and tangy filling, this crisp is a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you're serving it at a potluck or enjoying it as a cozy dessert at home, this crisp is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more. Happy baking!

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