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Apple Pear Crisp Dessert

Today, we’re diving into the world of irresistible homemade desserts with an easy recipe for Apple Pear Crisp. Perfectly ripe apples and juicy pears combine with a crunchy, buttery topping to create a dessert that’s as delicious as it is simple to make. Whether you're hosting a family gathering, looking for a cozy fall treat, or just craving something sweet, this warm, fruit-filled crisp is the ultimate comfort food. Stay tuned to learn the step-by-step process, plus pro tips for getting that golden, crumbly topping just right!
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Servings: 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Ingredients
  

Apple Pear Crisp Ingredients
  • 5 Anjou pears or your favorite, no need to peel
  • 5 Gala apples or your favorite, peeled
  • ¼ C all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 C cane sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. orange zest
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 2 T orange juice
  • 2 T lemon juice
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 stick salted butter
  • 6 T light brown sugar
  • 6 T cane sugar
  • ½ C rolled oats
  • ¾ tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Method
 

Apple Crisp Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Prepare a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish by spreading the bottom and sides with some butter. You could also use a cooking spray.
  3. Core and cut the fruit into large chunks. Place the fruit into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add in the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange and lemon zest, orange and lemon juice. Mix it all together until combined.
  5. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  6. Finish with your topping (recipe below).
  7. Place in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is browned and the crisp is bubbling.
Topping Instructions
  1. Mix these all together in medium mixing bowl with your fingers until all is well combined. You could also put all the ingredient in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle. Mix for 1 to 2 minutes until combined.
  2. Note: you can top with aluminum foil is the crisp begins to brown quickly. You can also serve with whipped topping or a scoop of ice cream!

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