Winter Pear and Raspberry Crisp

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Ingredients

Fruit Filling:

  • 2 pounds ripe Bosc pears (8 pears)
  • 1 pint raspberries
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon P.S. Flavor!? Mai Chai Spice (alternatively use 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg)
  • Optional: For a sweeter dessert - add another tablespoon of honey

Topping:

  • 1/3 cup canola oil or butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats, uncooked
  • 2/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 tablespoon P.S. Flavor!? Mai Chai Spice (alternatively use 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Peel and core the pears and cut them into large chunks. Place the fruit in a large bowl and toss with the raspberries, zests, juices, honey, flour and Chai Spice. Pour into a 9x12x2 baking dish.
  3. To prepare the topping: Heat together the oil or butter and honey. Add oats, flour, Chai Spice and walnuts, and mix together. Crumble over the fruit filling.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is browned and the juices are bubbling up around the edge. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  5. Serving Suggestion: Serve with frozen yogurt or whipped cream