Apple Pear Crisp

This Apple Pear Crisp is a favorite for a reason. Sweet apples and pears bake together with warm cinnamon and nutmeg. The oat topping adds crunch and buttery flavor. It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and always a hit, especially with a dab of whipped cream on top!

Why You’ll Love This Apple Pear Crisp

• It’s quick and easy with no special equipment needed.
• The mix of apples and pears gives the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
• The oat topping is buttery, crisp, and golden every time.
• Smells amazing while baking, like fall in your kitchen!
• Delicious warm, cold, or reheated the next day.

Recipe Tips

• Slice the fruit evenly so it bakes at the same rate.
• Use firm, ripe pears for the best texture.
• Cold butter is key, it helps the topping stay crumbly.
• Add a little lemon juice if your fruit is extra sweet for balance.
• Let it cool 10–15 minutes before serving so the filling thickens.

Apple Pear Crisp Variations

• Add nuts: Stir in ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.
• Go gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats and almond flour.
• Make it vegan: Swap butter for coconut oil or plant-based butter.
• Add berries: Toss in a handful of cranberries or raspberries for a tart twist.
• Spice it up: Try adding a pinch of ginger or cardamom for extra warmth.

Swaggy Eats

Apple Pear Crisp

This Apple Pear Crisp is cozy fall comfort in every bite! A sweet mix of SnapDragon, Ambrosia, and Honeycrisp apples with juicy pears, warm spices, and a golden oat topping. It's simple, rustic, and totally irresistible.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 285

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Fruit Filling

• 2 SnapDragon apples, peeled and sliced
• 1 Ambrosia apple, peeled and sliced
• 1 Honeycrisp apple, peeled and sliced
• 2 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 2 tbsp brown sugar

Crisp Topping

• ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 6 tbsp butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Equipment

• baking dish 9×9-inch

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter or spray a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. Mix the filling: In a large bowl, toss apples and pears with vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and brown sugar until evenly coated. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
3. Make the topping: In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut in the butter using a fork or your fingers until crumbly.
4. Assemble: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit mixture.
5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
6. Cool slightly before serving. Delicious warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

Notes

Nutrition (per serving):

• Calories: 285
• Protein: 3g
• Carbs: 49g
• Fat: 10g
• Fiber: 5g
  

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