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    Home » Recipes » Pies, Crisps and Tarts

    Apple Pear Crisp

    Published: Nov 22, 2021 Modified: November 22, 2021 by Nina

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    Apple crisp on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. A gold fork lays beside the crisp.

    This apple pear crisp pairs both tart apples and sweet pears for a twist on a well loved fall favourite. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the most perfect treat!

    Crisp dessert on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.  A gold fork lays beside the dessert.

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    • 🍏Apple crisp with pear
    • 🥘Ingredients
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    🍏Apple crisp with pear

    I love the combination of apple and pears in this crisp. The pears are sweet and soft while the apples are tart and a little more firm, but still soft. I cut the fruit in small slices and then cut them in half to make them more manageable to eat.

    This crisp is topped with a super generous amount of crunchiness! I originally made this with less topping and it was, just okay. But once I increased the amount - perfect! You want lots of crunch paired with the warm fruit!

    If you like apple desserts, try mini apple crisp cheesecakes, apple crumble cinnamon rolls or apple pie lasagna!

    🥘Ingredients

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    Ingredient notes

    • Apples - using the right kind of apples is as important as making an apple pie. I like to use an apple that is slightly more tart so it will balance well with the sweetness of pears. Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, and Honeycrisp would all work here.
    • Oats - whole oats are best. You can use quick oats, but they will be more powdery.

    🔪Instructions

    Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. Mix this through the fruit, making sure all of the fruit slices get covered evenly. Pour into a greased 8 inch or 9 inch baking dish.

    Instructions for apple pear crisp.

    Prepare the topping by mixing flour, sugar, and cinnamon together. Cut butter into the flour mixture, and then stir in oats and pecans. Sprinkle on top of fruit and bake until the fruit is bubbling, and the top is golden.

    Let cool for 10 minutes before serving and then store in the refrigerator.

    ✔️Expert Tips

    • Slice the fruit into ¼ inch chunks.
    • Chop each slice of fruit in half to make them more manageable to eat.
    • Substitute all of one type of fruit for a variation.
    • Make a giant apple pear crisp by doubling this recipe and using a 9x13-inch baking dish.
    • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or caramel.

    💭Recipe FAQ's

    Can I freeze this?

    You can freeze baked and cooled crisp for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then warm it up in the oven.

    Can I make this ahead?

    You can make the crisp through step 3. Cover and refrigerate 1 day before baking.

    What apples are best for an apple pear crisp?

    Tart apples such as Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, or Honeycrisp, all balance well with the sweetness of the pears.

    Crisp dessert on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. A gold fork lays beside the dessert.

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    Crisp dessert on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. A gold fork lays beside the dessert.

    Apple Pear Crisp

    Nina
    This apple pear crisp pairs both tart apples and sweet pears for a twist on a well loved fall favourite. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the most perfect treat!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine North American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 3159 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 4 cups apples approximately 4 apples, sliced and halved
    • 2 cups pears approximately 2-3 pears, sliced and halved

    Topping

    • ¾ cup all purpose flour
    • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup unsalted butter cold
    • ¾ cup oats
    • ½ cup pecans chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch baking pan.
    • Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla together in a small bowl. Add apples and pears to a large bowl and mix the filling ingredients in. Stir until all the fruit slices are coated with the filling. Spread into baking pan.
    • Make the topping by whisking flour, sugar, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Use a pastry cutter or 2 forks to cut the butter in until it is all crumbly. The butter should be pea-sized when done. Stir in the oats and pecans. Sprinkle over the filling.
    • Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbling and the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.
    • Cover leftovers and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Leftovers can be served warm or cold.

    Notes

    • Slice the fruit into ¼ inch chunks.
    • Chop each slice of fruit in half to make them more manageable to eat.
    • Substitute all of one type of fruit for a variation.
    • Make a giant apple pear crisp by doubling this recipe and using a 9x13-inch baking dish.
    • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or caramel.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 6gCalories: 3159kcalCarbohydrates: 487gProtein: 26gFat: 136gSaturated Fat: 63gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 46gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 248mgSodium: 671mgPotassium: 1795mgFiber: 38gSugar: 328gVitamin A: 3270IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 386mgIron: 11mg
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    1. Lisa A Pratte

      January 29, 2024 at 8:39 pm

      3 stars
      We made an apple cobbler and I did not like the oats in the crumble.

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      • Nina

        January 31, 2024 at 2:28 pm

        Hi Lisa! What kind of oats did you use?

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