"Consider this sweet and crunchy dessert a free-form fruit crisp. Be warned: The nutty oat topping is addictive...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 ripe but firm Anjou or Bartlett pears, halved, cored
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2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/4 cup raw almonds or pecan halves, coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar
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2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
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Pinch of kosher salt
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, preferably black
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1/2 cup mascarpone
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2 teaspoons sugar