Iron Skillet Pear & Dried Fig Crisp with Walnut Crumble
Description
Embrace the warmth of fall flavors with this rustic crisp. Tender pears and chewy dried figs mingle in a cinnamon-spiced base, crowned with a buttery walnut crumble that’s irresistibly crisp and nutty. Enjoy it warm from the skillet, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate cozy dessert.
Ingredients
For the Fruit:
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4 Bartlett pears, medium/large ripe, peeled and large dice (4–5 cups)
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1 C California figs, chopped & dried
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1/4 C Brown sugar, packed light or dark
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3 Tbsp Flour, all-purpose
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1 tsp Vanilla extract, pure
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1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
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1 tsp Nutmeg, ground
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1/4 tsp Kosher salt
For the Topping:
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1/2 C Flour, all-purpose
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1/2 C Brown sugar, packed light or dark
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1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
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1/2 C Real California butter, unsalted, cold & cubed
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1 C California walnuts, chopped
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1/2 C Whole rolled oats, old-fashioned
For serving: Real California Vanilla Ice Cream
PREPARATION
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Heat oven to 400°F.
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Mix all of the filling ingredients together in a large bowl, then spread into the skillet.
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Make the topping: Whisk the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture becomes super crumbly. Stir in the walnuts and oats. Sprinkle over filling.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit juices are bubbling around the edges. Remove from the oven, place on a wire rack, and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 460 cal
- Total Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 7.7 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8 g
- Total Sugars: 41 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 90 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
- Potassium: 370 mg