Apple Pear Crisp

Recipe overview

• Topping: This is my favorite fruit crisp topping. A mixture of oats, flour, sugars, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter. It comes together in one bowl in minutes.
• Filling: Sliced apples and pears baked with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a bit of apple juice.
• Assembly: Scoop the fruit into the baking dish. Crumble the topping over the top of the fruit. Bake until bubbly and golden brown.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Flavor: Apples, pears, cinnamon, and brown sugar are a fantastic flavor combination.
• Texture: Tender apples, juicy pears, and a crunchy buttery topping.
• Ease: Only about 20 minutes of hands-on time.
• Versatility: You can easily adapt this recipe based on what fruit you have on hand. You can use more apples than pears or vice versa.

Recipe tips

• Use ripe slightly firm pears. If the pears are too ripe they will get mushy before the apple slices cook through.
• You’ll need about 5 medium-sized pieces of fruit. I used 2 apples and 3 pears. 
• Slice the fruit ¼-inch thick (or thinner) so that they cook quickly. Make sure they are all close in size so that they cook in the same amount of time. 
• Bake the fruit crisp covered with foil for the first half of the bake time. This will help the fruit to cook without the topping getting too dark.
• Allow the fruit crisp to cool for at least 15 minutes. The juices will thicken as it cools.
• Serve with vanilla ice cream. A warm fruit crisp topped with vanilla ice cream can’t be beat.

Serving and storage

Serving: Scoop portions onto plates or bowls and serve warm with vanilla ice cream. 

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave.