Pear and Cheddar Crisp

An unusual combination of pears and Cheddar cheese bakes under a buttery topping for a new twist on the traditional crisp.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 395 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 6 cups peeled and sliced Bosc pears
• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.