Apple Pear Crisp Recipe

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Apple Pear Crisp is an easy-to-make and delicious dessert recipe for your Fall, Thanksgiving, and Christmas dinner table. The combination of apple and juicy pears with butter and crunchy oat crumble makes this apple pear dessert irresistible. This fruit crisp is one of the simplest yet addictive fall desserts you will make.

Apple Pear Crisp - Perfect Fall, thanksgiving and Christmas Dessert Recipe.

Apple and pear dessert

Fall is a time of year for warm and comforting desserts. If you are looking for a simple yet delicious dessert with seasonal fruits, I highly recommend trying this crisp—it will be a total crowd-pleaser at your dinner party.
With basic ingredients and minimal prep, you can make this crisp dessert in no time. We prepare crisp fruit whenever we have sweet cravings or want something quick and fuss-free dessert for dinner parties.

Also, check out our fall favorite crisp apple bread and old-fashioned pumpkin pie with streusel topping.

Easy Apple Pear Crisp or Fruit Crisp - Perfect Fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas Dessert.

Ingredients

For the crisp filling

Apples: Any apple that holds its shape when baked works fine such as fuji, gala, honey crisp, granny smith, or Macintosh.
Pears: any variety of firm pears will work.
Sugar: light or dark brown sugar.
Cinnamon: warmth and spice.
Flour: thickens fruit juice as they bake.
Salt: balance the sweetness.

For the topping

Oats: rolled or quick oats. It gives a crunchy texture.
Flour: Binds the topping
Butter: Cold and cubed. It makes the topping rich and crispy.
Sugar: light or dark brown sugar for sweetness.
Nuts: For the extra crunchy texture.

Check out the recipe card for a full list of the ingredients.

Step-by-step instructions

Making of fruit filling for crisp dessert.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 * 9 or 9* 9 baking pan and keep it aside.
Add all the ingredients mentioned under the filling to a bowl and mix. Spread it evenly on the prepared baking pan.
For the topping: Mix the flour, sugar and cinnamon powder in a bowl. Cut the cold butter with pastry cutter or fork until the mixture becomes crumbly. Add the oats and nuts and mix well. Spread this over the filling.

Making of crisp topping and baking the fruit crisp.

Bake this in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top becomes crisp and golden brown or the fruit is bubbly. Let this cool for atleast 5-10 minutes before serving.
This fall dessert can be served warm or at room temperature.

Apple and pear crisp dessert served with scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Make ahead, freeze and store

Make ahead: You can prepare the fruit mixture and topping and prepare the crisp. Store it in a greased baking pan and refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Make sure you have covered it with plastic wrap.

Freeze: Once the baked crisps cool completely, cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F until warmed. The unbaked crisp can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Baking time will be a little longer in this case.

Store: You can keep it covered in kitchen counter for 1 day. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven until warmed.

Recipe FAQs

What's the difference between apple crumble and apple crisp?

The main difference between crumble and crisp is that crisp includes oats, a key ingredient that gives it a crispy and crunchy texture. Crumble just consists of flour and sugar, providing a crumbly texture when baked like streusel.

How to serve apple pear crisp?

Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or drizzle of caramel sauce, or serve it as it is. This warm, comforting fall dessert tastes great anyway.

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Recipe inspired by sallysbakidngaddiction.

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