Pear & Cranberry Skillet Crisp Recipe: A Cozy Fall Dessert for the Weary Soul

Fall has a way of gathering what remains. A handful of pears, a scoop of oats, a spark of cranberry brightness — and suddenly, what felt forgotten becomes something golden again. Maybe that’s what healing looks like too: warmth, sweetness, and the courage to make something good from what’s left. So enjoy this pear and cranberry skillet crisp recipe.

Pear and Cranberry Skillet Crisp Recipe

Serves 6 | Prep 15 min | Bake 35 min

Ingredients

• 3 ripe pears, peeled and sliced

• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

• ¼ cup maple syrup or brown sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats

• ½ cup flour (or almond flour)

• ½ cup melted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a cast-iron skillet or baking dish, toss pears, cranberries, maple syrup, vanilla, and spices.

3. In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, butter, and salt until crumbly.

4. Sprinkle topping evenly over the fruit.

5. Bake 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden and the fruit is bubbling.

6. Serve warm — maybe with a spoonful of vanilla ice cream and a few quiet moments.

Porch Light Note

Even what’s bruised can become beautiful again. Whether it’s fruit or a heart, warmth has a way of softening what once felt too hard to hold.

Keep checking for more cozy, soul-nourishing recipes from the Porch Light Kitchen — where hearts find home, one dish at a time.

With heartfelt blessings,

Lori