📖 Instructions

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This crucial first step ensures your crisp bakes evenly.
2. Prepare the pears: Wash, core, and thinly slice the pears. I like leaving the skin on for added texture and nutrients. If you're not into that, peel 'em, you know?
3. In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced pears with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (this prevents browning), and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Make sure the pears are evenly coated to ensure each bite is flavorful.
4. Now, add 1 teaspoon of matcha powder. If you want a stronger matcha flavor, feel free to add a lil' more. But be careful with that!
5. Sprinkle in 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips. Gently combine so they're evenly distributed among the pears.
6. Pour the pear mixture into a 9-inch baking dish. Make sure the pears are evenly spread for uniform baking.
7. In a separate bowl, make the crisp topping. Combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
8. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) of cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The smaller the butter chunks, the better.
9. Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the pear mixture in the baking dish. Ensure every pear slice is covered for that perfect crispy topping.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pear filling is bubbly. Keep an eye on it; ovens can be so different!
11. Let the crisp cool slightly before serving. This allows the filling to thicken a bit, preventing a soupy mess.
12. Serve warm, either plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whipped cream or even a drizzle of honey would also be amazing.