I used to think of crisps as being a great treat in the fall.  Then I realized that really, these delightful treats should be enjoyed ALL YEAR LONG.  Seasonal fruits in a crisp are like a dream come true, so let’s celebrate!!

Pear Crisp Mini Jars 

6 medium size Bartlett Pears, peeled and diced

sugar (optional)

10 jelly jars (4 oz.)

Crumble Topping Ingredients –

½ c. rolled oats

½ C. flour

1/3 C. packed brown sugar

4 tbs. butter or margarine, softened

Directions –

#1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

#2. Place about 2 tbs. of diced apples into the bottom of each jelly jar. You want to feel about ½ the jar. **If you prefer your pears a bit sweeter you can also add a ½ tsp. of sugar (sprinkled on top of the pears) to each jar.

#4. In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar. Using a fork, or a pastry cutter, cut in your 4 tbs. of butter or margarine. The mixture will be very crumbly.

#5. Scoop about 2-3 tbs. of crumble into your jelly jars. You want the crumble mixture to come right to the top of the jar – it will sink a bit while baking.

#6. Bake for 25 minutes on 350 degrees.

*Makes approximately 10 jelly jars. 1 jar = 1 serving. Store covered, in the fridge up to 1 week.