Apple-Pear Crisp

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Full of fall fruit and autumnal spices, the best way to enjoy this apple-pear crisp is warm, right out of the oven. To ensure plenty of "oohs" and "ahhs," top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of freshly grated cinnamon.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
  • 4 medium pears, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, toss the first 6 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish.
  2. In another bowl, mix the first 6 topping ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit.
  3. Bake until golden brown and fruit is tender, 40-45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 294 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.

The mix of tart apples and ripe pears creates an irresistible fall crisp, blanketed with a perfectly spiced and buttery oat topping. We like it warm from the oven with a spoonful of whipped cream. —Holly Battiste, Barrington, New Jersey
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