Best 12 Pear Streusel Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of perfectly ripe pears enveloped in a buttery streusel topping. This classic dessert, presented in three tempting variations, offers a delightful treat for any occasion. From the traditional Pear Streusel Pie, featuring a flaky crust and generous filling, to the rustic charm of Pear Streusel Bars, perfect for easy sharing, and the individual elegance of Pear Streusel Muffins, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes ensure that every bite is a symphony of flavors and textures, leaving you and your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

PEAR COBBLER WITH CRANBERRY STREUSEL



Pear Cobbler with Cranberry Streusel image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 Bartlett pears
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups cranberries
1/2 cup whipping cream, beaten to soft peaks
Unsalted butter, at room temperature, granulated and sugar, for the baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Peel the pears and cut them in 1/2 through the stem end. Use a melon baller to scoop out the cores. Put the pear halves in a large bowl. Sprinkle over the vanilla; toss. Then sprinkle over the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg and toss to coat the pears with the flavorings. Line the pears up in a buttered, sugared baking dish, rounded sides up.
  • In the same bowl, mash together the butter, brown sugar, flour, and salt with your hands for the topping. Toss in the cranberries. Crumble the topping mixture over the pears in the baking dish and bake until the topping is crunchy and browned and the pears are very tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.

HOMEMADE APPLE-PEAR PIE WITH STREUSEL TOPPING



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I have made many pies over the years and I feel confident in saying this is my best pie yet! From the homemade flaky, buttery crust to the flavors of apples and pears with notes of cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and nutmeg, this is sure to be one of your favorites as well! This pie is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas and the...

Provided by Hope Vaillancourt

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

CRUST
1 1/3 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 stick butter flavored crisco baking stick shortening, well-chilled
6 Tbsp ice cold water
PIE FILLING
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 dash(es) pumpkin pie spice
1 dash(es) nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp lemon juice
3 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut lengthwise into 1/2" thick wedges
4 medium bartlett pears, firm, peeled, cored and cut lengthwise into 1/2" thick wedges
STREUSEL TOPPING
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c brown sugar, packed
6 Tbsp chilled butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 375°
  • 2. FOR THE CRUST: BLEND flour and salt in medium mixing bowl. CUT chilled shortening into 1/2-inch cubes. Cut in chilled shortening cubes into flour mixture, using a pastry blender, in an up and down chopping motion, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some small pea-sized pieces remaining. SPRINKLE half the maximum recommended amount of ice cold water over the flour mixture. Using a fork, stir and draw flour from bottom of bowl to the top, distributing moisture evenly into flour. Press chunks down to bottom of bowl with fork. Add more water by the tablespoon, until dough is moist enough to hold together when pressed together. ROLL dough from center outward with steady pressure on a lightly floured work surface (or between two sheets of wax or parchment paper) into a circle 2-inches wider than pie plate for the bottom crust. Transfer dough to a pie plate coated with cooking spray by loosely rolling around rolling pin. Center the rolling pin over the pie plate, and then unroll, easing dough into pie plate. Trim edges of dough leaving a 3/4-inch overhang. Fold edge under. Flute dough as desired. Set aside in the refrigerator while making pie filling.
  • 3. FOR THE PIE FILLING: combine flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Add lemon juice, apples and pears to the flour mixture. Toss gently to coat. Arrange pear-apple mixture in an even layer in prepared crust.
  • 4. FOR THE STREUSEL TOPPING: combine flour and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Add cold butter and cut in with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle evenly over pear-apple mixture. Bake for 1 hour or until lightly brown. Topping will be crunchy. Let cool for an hour before serving.

COCONUT-STREUSEL PEAR PIE



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I remember my mom making this pie when I was growing up. I make several while I have fresh pears from the family tree, then freeze them for later. One taste tester declared it "the best pear pie I have ever eaten." -Paula Hoffman, Plainview, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups sliced peeled fresh pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons cold butter
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Add pears and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Pour into pastry., For topping, in a small bowl, combine sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in coconut; sprinkle over top. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

STREUSEL TOPPED CRANBERRY PEAR TART



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Pear slices and cranberries baked in a tart shell are topped with a sweet almond streusel.

Provided by In The Raw

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     In The Raw® Sweeteners

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on package
½ cup Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored, sliced 1/4 inch thick
½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
¼ cup chopped sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll crust to 11 inches. Fit in bottom and up side of 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Trim around edge. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until beginning to brown. With back of wooden spoon, gently press out any bubbles.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix 1/2 cup Stevia In The Raw, cornstarch and nutmeg. Add pears and cranberries; toss to coat. Spoon into partially baked crust. In small bowl, mix flour, 2 tablespoons Stevia In The Raw and butter with pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears. Sprinkle top with chopped almonds. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until pears are tender and crust is golden brown. Cool 1 hour. Remove side of pan. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 138.3 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

PEAR STREUSEL



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Tart cranberries are mellowed by the addition of pears in this pie filling. An oatmeal-streusel topping adds sweet crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 disk Pate Brisee for Pies
All-purpose flour, for surface
6 ounces fresh or thawed frozen cranberries (1 1/2 cups )
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 whole cinnamon stick
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coarse salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 pounds firm, ripe pears, such as Bosc or Bartlett, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Roll out dough to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp edges. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the cranberry sauce: Bring cranberries, granulated sugar, water, and cinnamon stick to a simmer in a pot. Cook until cranberries are tender and start to burst and sauce is thick, about 25 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. Let cool completely.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make the streusel: Whisk together flour, brown sugar, oats, ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or rub in with your fingers until combined and mixture resembles coarse meal with some large pieces remaining. Refrigerate.
  • Make the filling: Mix together pears, granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the flour, and lemon juice. Stir in cooled cranberry sauce.
  • Transfer filling to crust; top with streusel. Bake until filling is bubbling in the center and top is golden, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Let cool.

PEAR CHERRY STREUSEL PIE



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Looking for a fruit dessert made using Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crust? Then check out this delicious pear and cherry streusel pie that's baked to a perfect golden brown hue.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
4 large pears, peeled and sliced (4 cups)
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Prepare pie crust as directed on box for one-crust filled pie using Betty Crocker® stoneware pie pan.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix pineapple juice, cherries, cornstarch, nutmeg and ginger. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in pears. Spoon into pie crust-lined pan.
  • In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients with fork until crumbly; sprinkle over pear mixture. Cover edge of pie crust with 2- to 3-inch strip of aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning; remove foil during last 15 minutes of baking.
  • Bake about 35 minutes or until crust and topping are golden brown. Cool on wire rack at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g

PEAR AND DRIED-CHERRY CRISP WITH NUTMEG-WALNUT STREUSEL



Pear and Dried-Cherry Crisp with Nutmeg-Walnut Streusel image

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Dried Fruit     Pear     Cherry     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Nutmeg     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Streusel
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces, room temperature
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
Filling
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries (9 ounces)
4 1/2 pounds ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
Lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • For streusel:
  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Add butter; rub in with fingertips until mixture begins to clump together. Mix in walnuts. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  • For filling:
  • Place first 6 ingredients in medium skillet. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Add cherries; reduce heat to medium and simmer until cherries begin to soften and liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Toss pears and dried cherry mixture in large bowl; spread in baking dish. Sprinkle streusel mixture over. Bake until bubbling and golden, about 1 hour; cool. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream.

PEAR STREUSEL PIE



Pear Streusel Pie image

A DELIGHT! In 1970 I found this recipe in a magazine and my family has enjoyed this amazing dessert ever since! Makes a beautiful pie...try it, you'll get compliments!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Pie

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups pears, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon mace
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 unbaked pie shell
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
2/3 cup coconut
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine pear slices, sugar, lemon juice, butter, salt and mace in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes.
  • Lift pears out with a slotted spoon and place in pie shell.
  • In a small bowl mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Add to mixture in saucepan. Cook, stirring until thick.
  • Pour mixture over pears and place pie on a baking sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Mix strusel topping with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of pie and bake an additional 10 minutes until lightly browned.

PEAR-CRANBERRY PIE WITH OATMEAL STREUSEL



Pear-Cranberry Pie With Oatmeal Streusel image

Make and share this Pear-Cranberry Pie With Oatmeal Streusel recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mabelle317

Categories     Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup oats
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 dash salt
2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
3 cups cubed peeled Anjou pears (1/2 inch, 2 large)
2 cups fresh cranberries
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep-dish pastry shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • To prepare streusel, combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • To prepare filling, combine pear, cranberries, 2/3 cup brown sugar, and cornstarch in a large bowl; toss well to combine. Spoon pear mixture into pastry shell; sprinkle streusel over pear mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until bubbly and streusel is browned. Cool at least 1 hour on a wire rack.

PEAR-CRANBERRY PIE WITH OATMEAL STREUSEL



PEAR-CRANBERRY PIE WITH OATMEAL STREUSEL image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie crust
Streusel:
1/4 c. regular oats
1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
dash of salt
2 tbsp. chilled butter, cut into small pieces
Filling:
3 c. (1/2 inch) cubed peeled Anjou pear (2 lg.)
2 c. fresh cranberries
2/3 c. packed light brown sugar
2 and 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch

Steps:

  • - Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F. - To prepare streusel, combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; cut in buttter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. - To prepare filling, combine pear, cranberries, 2/3 c. brown sugar, and cornstarch in a large bowl; toss well to combine. - Spoon pear mixture into pie crust; sprinkle streusel over pear mixture. - Bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour or until bubbly and streusel is crowned. - Cool at least 1 hour on a wire rack before serving. - Serve with vanilla ice cream or cool whip.

STREUSEL-TOPPED PEAR GINGER PIE



STREUSEL-TOPPED PEAR GINGER PIE image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

Pie Filling Ingredients:
1/3 cup purchased lemon curd or pear jam
2 quarts sliced fresh ripe (but not overly ripe) pears
sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to sprinkle between layers
Sauce Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
½ cup sugar
juice from ½ lemon
2 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. Minute Tapioca to thicken sauce
Streusel Topping Ingredients:
½ cup flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger root
7 Tbsp. butter
½ tsp. salt

Steps:

  • Directions: Make pie crust first, then refrigerate at least one hour. Make streusel topping: put all ingredients but butter in medium bowl and mix well. Cut butter in small pieces and cut into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Keep refrigerated until pie is half baked - see below. In the meantime, make sauce: put all ingredients but vanilla and tapioca in small saucepan and bring to a boil, while stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer gently one minute more. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and tapioca, and set aside. Preheat oven to 425. Roll out pie crust, then spread thin layer of lemon curd or pear jam all over bottom of crust. Place one layer of sliced pears over that. Sprinkle lightly with sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Repeat with another layer of pears, etc. until pie is full and slightly overflowing. Pour sauce evenly over pears. Bake 10 minutes at 425. Reduce heat to 350 and bake an additional 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle streusel topping evenly over entire pie. Bake an additional 20 - 25 minutes.

PEAR STREUSEL CAKE



PEAR STREUSEL CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Nut     Bake     Vegetarian     Pear

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Streusel
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Cake
3 cups thinly sliced, peeled ripe pears (about
1 1/4 lbs.)
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 cup ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk
Nonstick cooking spray
2 tsp powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Streusel 2.Combine flour and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or your fingers until crumbly. Mix in pecans. Cake 3.Combine sliced pears, 2 Tbs. sugar, lemon juice, ginger and nutmeg in large bowl. 4. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Combine butter and remaining 3/4 cup sugar; beat with an electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Add flour mixture and milk alternately, beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing until just combined. Spread about two thirds of the batter in a 9 inch springform pan that's been sprayed with cooking spray. Arrange pear mixture on top. Pour remaining batter over top. Spread with spatula. Some fruit will not be covered. Sprinke with streusel. 5. Bake 55 minutes or until a tester inserted in middle comes out clean. Let cool in pan on wire rack. Sift powdered sugar over top before serving. Per serving: 350 calories, 15g fat, 70g cholesterol, 5g protein, 49g carbs, 2g fiber, 250mg sodium

Tips:

  • For the perfect streusel topping, use a combination of butter, flour, oats, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. The butter should be cold and cut into small pieces to create a crumbly texture.
  • If you want a sweeter streusel, add more brown sugar to the mixture. For a nuttier flavor, add chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • To prevent the pears from browning, toss them in a mixture of lemon juice and water before adding them to the baking dish.
  • If you don't have a baking dish, you can also bake the pears in a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Serve the pears warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This pear streusel recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pears and crunchy streusel topping is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that is both impressive and delicious.

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