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Home » Crisps, Crumbles & Cobblers » Apple Pear Crisp

Apple Pear Crisp

Published: Aug 23, 2021 · Modified: Sep 13, 2021 by Allison · 11 Comments

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Juicy and tender sliced apples and pears baked with a buttery brown sugar oat topping. Serve this Apple Pear Crisp warm topped with vanilla ice cream. This is sure to be one of your favorite fall desserts!

Closeup of Apple Pear Crisp topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Ready or not, I’m starting to bring out fall recipes. I am so looking forward to cool weather and cozy baking (eeeek!). As we begin the transition from summer to fall one of the first recipes I always make is an Apple Crisp. This version has some pears added in as well, and the combo of apples + pears is a match made in heaven.

Prefer a topping without oats? Try our Apple Crumble.

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Scoop of apple pear crisp on a gold spoon.

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.
Step by step photos of how to make an apple pear crisp.

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.
Closeup of Apple Pear Crisp topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream in a white bowl.

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.

More fall recipes

  • Homemade Applesauce
  • Baked Pears
  • Apple Cranberry Crisp
  • Cranberry Salad
  • Applesauce Cake
  • Apple Cobbler

Recipe

Closeup of Apple Pear Crisp topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Apple Pear Crisp

Tender apples and pears baked with a brown sugar oat topping. Serve warm for the perfect fall dessert!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 352kcal
Author: Allison – Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

Fruit filling:

  • 3 ripe-firm pears*, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 large apples*, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons apple juice
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Topping:

  • ⅔ cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • ⅔ cup all purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with a rack in the center of the oven. Grease a 9 inch deep dish pie plate or 8×11 baking dish. Set aside.

Fruit filling:

  • In a large bowl combine pears, apples, juice, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir gently until completely combined. Dump the mixture (and any accumulated juices) into the prepared baking dish.

Topping:

  • In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and stir until combined. using your fingers, crumble the mixture over the fruit occasionally pressing some of it together to form clumps.
  • Lightly spray a piece of foil with nonstick spray. Cover the fruit crisp and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes, until the fruit juices are bubbling and the topping is golden. Place on a rack to cool for about 15 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

* I used about 1.5 pounds of pears (3 medium) and 1 pound of apples (2 large). I recommend Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji apples for this recipe. Apples and pears should be sliced ¼ inch thick or thinner.

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Meg

    October 01, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    Yum! There are few things I love better in fall than a good fruit crisp. This looks great. And, yes, the ice cream is a necessity. My husband would go to the store and buy some if I didn’t think ahead enough. For us (especially him), ice cream is not just a topping…it’s an integral ingredient.

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  2. Teri tatu

    October 02, 2016 at 9:50 am

    5 stars
    I love the combination of apples and pears! Great dessert for fall and winter!

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  3. Teri

    December 31, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    I made this delicious dessert for a family gathering this week. We loved the dessert so much that I’m making it again for another dinner party I’m having next week. Thanks for the yummy recipe!

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  4. Laura

    November 22, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    I made this crisp for a Friday Date Night dinner when I was craving a crisp with pears. It is divine! The recipe is so easy to follow. The blend of pear and apple is delicious and the crumble topping is a perfect mixture of ingredients. Thank you for a delicious crisp recipe that you can serve for a Friday Date Night or a dinner party!

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    • Celebrating Sweets

      November 23, 2019 at 8:08 am

      Thanks for the kind review, Laura. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Happy holidays! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

    August 23, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a hit! Thank you for this awesome recipe

    Reply
  6. Beth

    August 23, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    5 stars
    I see fruit and oats, can I eat this for breakfast? Nvm, I’m going to do it anyway! So delicious!

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    • Allison

      August 25, 2021 at 8:07 am

      Ha! I like the way you think. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Penni

    September 18, 2022 at 8:01 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! My family loved it!

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    • Allison

      September 23, 2022 at 1:47 pm

      I’m so glad! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  8. Karen McDaniel

    September 21, 2022 at 7:56 am

    5 stars
    Trying this now and the only changes I made was using vegan butter and adding chopped almonds in the crisp topping.

    Reply

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