Fruit crisp made with fresh pears showcases the pears’ natural sweetness, with just a hint of warm spice and a perfectly crisp and crumbly topping.

This pear crisp is a simple, comforting dessert with tender spiced fruit and a buttery, golden topping. It comes together quickly but still feels special enough to share.

A serving of easy pear crisp made with fresh pears is served on a white plate, topped with vanilla ice cream that's melting from the warm crumble.

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There’s something about a warm pear crisp in the oven that just makes a kitchen feel extra inviting.

The sweet smell of pears and cinnamon baking together is one of those simple comforts that never gets old.

It’s the kind of dessert I tend to make when I have a few ripe pears sitting on the counter and want something easy that still feels a little special.

And that buttery, crunchy topping pairs perfectly with the soft baked fruit underneath. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it turns into one of those desserts everyone quietly hopes there’s seconds of.

It easily makes my list of Must-Try Pear Dessert Recipes, and once you try it, you’ll see why!

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overhead view of cinnamon pear crumble served on a white plate, topped with ice cream. A fork is on the plate.

Why You’ll Love This Pear Crumble

This pear crumble is one of those desserts that feels a little rustic in the best way. You don’t have to worry about making it look perfect, and honestly, that’s part of the charm.

The pears bake down into a soft, lightly spiced syrupy filling, making it cozy without being heavy.

The oat and nut topping turns golden and crisp, giving some texture that adds a nice contrast to the tender fruit.

Whether you’re serving it after a family dinner or setting it out at a church gathering, it’s the kind of dessert that feels right at home anywhere.

A wooden spoon scoops out a serving of pear crisp cobbler that's freshly baked in a 9x13" pan.

How to Make Fruit Crisp with Fresh Pears

It’s really easy to make this dessert.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Filling:

Pears
Sugar
Ground Cinnamon
Fresh Lemon Juice
Cornstarch

For the Topping:

All-Purpose Flour
Old-Fashioned Oats
Brown Sugar
Sugar
Ground Cinnamon
Chopped Pecans
Unsalted Butter

overhead view of a small dessert plate with a serving of pear cobbler with crumble topping. The pan of pear crisp is in the background.

How to Make It:

Find the full printable recipe available below

Prepare the fruit. First, you’ll prepare filling by combining pears, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch.

Toss to coat the pears well. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

two photos; one shows filling ingredients in a mixing bowl; the other shows the pear crisp filling added to a baking dish.

Prepare the pear crumble. Then, you’ll make the topping by combining flour, oats, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, and pecans. Stir to combine.

Add the butter to the topping ingredients, using two forks or a pastry blender (or your fingers) to mix everything together until the butter pieces are no larger than pea-sized.

two photos; one shows crumble topping ingredients in a mixing bowl; the other shows the topping ingredients mixed together.

Layer and bake. Then, you’ll sprinkle the topping evenly over the pears in the baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden-brown and filling is bubbly.

Let the crisp cool slightly to allow the filling to thicken a bit, then serve warm.

Top each serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

two photos; one shows the crumble topping sprinkled over the pear mixture in a baking dish; the other shows the pan after the pear crisp has been baked.

Notes and Adaptations:

I don’t bother peeling the pears, because the peel gets so soft when baked. But if you prefer, you can peel the pears before slicing.
You can use walnuts instead of pecans, or omit the nuts entirely if you need a nut-free dessert.
Leftover cobbler can be covered well with plastic wrap and stored at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerated for 3-5 days.