Unique Fall Desserts That Aren't Pumpkin Spice

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Pear Crisp

Pear crisp is a cozy and comforting dessert featuring tender, warm baked pears topped with a golden, crispy oat crumble. The natural sweetness of the pears pairs perfectly with the buttery, spiced topping, creating a delicious contrast of textures. This simple yet satisfying dessert is perfect for cool evenings and can be enjoyed on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients (for 6 servings):

For the Filling:

• 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Topping:

• ¾ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced pears with coconut sugar, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Spread the pear mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, cranberries, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Sprinkle the oat crumble topping evenly over the pears.
5. Bake for 30-35 min. or until the pears are tender and the topping is golden and crisp.
6. Let the pear crisp cool slightly before serving.

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