Ingredients
5 cups sliced peeled ripe pears (about 5 medium)1 tablespoon sugar2/3 cup old-fashioned oats1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter1/3 cup chopped pecansSAUCE:1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup water1 large egg yolk, beaten1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Place pears in a greased 8-in. cast-iron skillet or 8-in. square baking dish; sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. sugar. In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans. Sprinkle over pears. Bake until bubbly, 30-35 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, lemon juice and zest. Serve with warm pear crisp.
