Crispy Pears

I'll give Anna Olsen credit for originating this recipe, but I had to cut down on the butter and add a couple more spices for my own taste. My family just loves this one, I've made this twice now, but haven't had a chance to try it on others.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  bartlett pears (halved and cored)
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 5  tablespoons butter (unsalted)
• 3⁄4 cup rolled oats
•  maple syrup (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place pear halves skin down on parchment lined baking sheet.
3. Pulse flour, brown sugar, sugar, spices and salt in food processor to combine, then pulse in butter until crumbly, then the oats.
4. Pack mixture on top of pear halves (thick) & bake for 25 minute.
5. Drizzle with maple syrup & serve warm.