Apple and Pear Crisp

about the recipe

What could be more comforting than a warm apple pear crisp on a chilly day? This easy recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying dessert. The combination of apples and pears makes for a sweet and tart flavor that will leave you wanting more. Top it with ice cream for the ultimate treat.

INGREDIENTS

– 1 ½ pounds apples peeled, cored, and sliced – 1 ½ pounds pears peeled cored, and slice – ½ cup all purpose flour – ¼ cup white sugar – 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon – 1 lemon juiced – ⅔ cup brown sugar – ½ cup cold butter cut into bits – ¾ cup rolled oats – ⅓ cup chopped pecans – ⅛ teaspoon salt

– Preheat the oven to 375 ° F. Grease a 9 x 9 baking dish with butter or oil. (You can also use a cast iron skillet.) – Place the apples and pears in a large bowl.

– Whisk together the flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. – Toss the flour mixture with the fruit and lemon juice. – Arrange in the prepared baking dish.

– In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, rolled oats, chopped pecans, and salt.

– Use clean fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.

– Spoon the mixture over the fruit.

– Bake for 1 hour, until browned and bubbly.

– Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

– Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired. Enjoy!