¼cupchopped walnutsor your favorite nut or coconut (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375˚F. If desired, lightly grease an 8 inch (2 quart) square baking dish.
Peel pears if desired. Core pears and dice.
To a large bowl, add pears and sprinkle with vanilla, flour, and sugar. Gently toss to combine. Add to the baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix together oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in nuts if using. Sprinkle over pears and lightly smooth the topping.
Bake for 25-35 minutes (40 minutes for thawed fruit) or until fruit is cooked through and topping is lightly browned.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Pear crisp will keep in the refrigerator for 4 days and in the freezer for 6 months.