Description
Apple Pear Crisp is the quintessential dessert for autumn, beautifully blending tender apples and juicy pears beneath a crunchy brown sugar oat topping. This dish not only celebrates the cozy flavors of fall but also fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma that beckons family and friends to gather around. Served warm, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this delightful crisp transforms any occasion into a memorable feast. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s perfect for holiday gatherings or a comforting weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe-firm pears (sliced or chopped)
- 2 large apples (peeled and thinly sliced or chopped)
- ⅔ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons apple juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a deep dish pie plate or baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
- In another bowl, toss the sliced pears and apples with apple juice, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla until coated.
- Spread the fruit mixture evenly in the prepared dish and top with the oat mixture.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg