pear and cheddar crisp

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 cups peeled and sliced bosc pears
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
• 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.
• 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.
• bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.