Name: Roasted Pear Crumble
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ripe but firm Anjou or Bartlett pears, halved, cored; 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup raw almonds or pecan halves, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats; Pinch of kosher salt; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, preferably black; 1/2 cup mascarpone; 2 teaspoons sugar

Roasted Pear CrumbleHirsheimer & Hamilton

Consider this sweet and crunchy dessert a free-form fruit crisp. Be warned: The nutty oat topping is addictive.

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It's worth making extra batches of this crunchy, lightly sweetened topping. Store it in an airtight container for up to a week, then get started with these suggestions.

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