Pear and Cheddar Crisp

Recipe By TerryWilson
Rating
Published Mar 5th
Prep 15m Cook 45m Additional - Ready In 1h
Servings 6 servings Calories 395.4

An unusual combination but very good. Peeled or unpeeled pears of any type will do.

Recipe Ingredients

  • 6 cups peeled and sliced Bosc pears
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

Cooking Directions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. 2 Toss pears with lemon juice in a bowl. Combine 1/2 cup light brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and cloves together in a separate bowl. Add sugar mixture to pear mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle pear mixture with Cheddar cheese.
  3. 3 Combine flour and 1/2 cup light brown sugar in a food processor; pulse to mix. Cut butter into flour mixture until crumb consistency. Sprinkle topping over Cheddar cheese layer.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 395.4
  • Carbohydrate 73.7 g
  • Cholesterol 30.2 mg
  • Fat 11.1 g
  • Fiber 5.6 g
  • Protein 4.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.9 g
  • Sodium 72.2 mg
  • Sugar 51.9 g

Reviews

  1. mamagermaine Nov 4, 2017 09:05 AM
    This is my favorite crisp recipe! The cheese adds a nice twist. I also added a pinch of ginger and nutmeg.
  2. ayelle Sep 6, 2016 05:05 AM
    No complaints about this recipe as it is fool proof! Made it to a tee except I left out the cloves. I left the dish in the oven for the full 45 mins and broiled on low for an additional 3 mins to literally crisp the topping. All my guests loved it and my husband - Read more ...
  3. chickentender Sep 15, 2015 02:46 AM
    Literally one of the best crisps I've ever had or made. LOVE this simple recipe. I followed it nearly to a tee... But made a couple embellishments which worked wonderfully: - added a large ripe peach to the filling. - used the juice of one grapefruit instead of lemon juice and let it sit overnight - Read more ...
  4. mojenny Jan 1, 2014 04:33 PM
    I used gluten free flour because I am gluten free. Added some ground almond meal to the crumb top. Used minute tapioca instead of cornstarch to the filling. I always use tapioca with fresh fruit pies. And added some sharp cheddar to the filling as well. YUMMMMMM!!
  5. BOOKMARKER Oct 30, 2013 12:47 AM
    Four large bartlett pears equalled 6 cups. I like spices but with fruit I want to taste the fruit more so I reduced cinnamon to 1/2t & cloves to 1/16t. Instead of buttering the dish I put a T of butter in the dish & let it melt in the oven. Swirled it around & - Read more ...
  6. Eugenia Huval Sep 17, 2013 02:44 PM
    I made it gluten free by substituting gluten free flour and adding 1/4 cup chopped pecans to the topping. This recipe is a keeper. I used the hard canning pears we have here in LA. I put them in the microwave for 5 minutes to soften up the pears. It was delicious!
  7. treesaw Sep 4, 2013 04:30 AM
    I found this recipe and tried it because I had an abundance of pears. I gave it to my 14 year old daughter to fix because I had to work. She did a great job fixing it! It was delightful!
  8. Joel Troxel Sep 2, 2013 03:33 AM
    Great recipe! We made it with mild Cheddar and really liked it. The cheddar gives an interesting flavor dynamic.
  9. Lauren Feb 10, 2013 08:31 PM
    Very very good. I would recommend to anyone.
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