Apple Pear Crisp

Close up overhead square photo of a pear apple crisp topped with ice cream.

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 some whipped cream or ice cream for the ultimate treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword fall

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Cooling 10

Total Time 1 25

Servings

Calories 351kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

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

Instructions

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!

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