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Easy Apple and Pear Crisp

Ditch the dough and get your ice cream ready for this Easy Apple and Pear Crisp topped with a DIY cinnamon-oat topping.
5 from 13 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients  

For the fruit filling:

  • Unsalted butter, for greasing skillet
  • 3 cups small diced and peeled apples (any variety)
  • 3 cups small diced and peeled pears
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

For the topping:

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions 

Make the fruit filling:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch skillet or pie plate with butter.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the apples, pears, flour, sugar and lemon juice.
  • Pour the fruit filling into the prepared pie plate.

Make the topping:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. 
  • Stir in the melted butter until combined.
  • Using your fingers, clump together the topping and sprinkle it on the fruit.
  • Place the pie plate atop a baking sheet and bake the crisp until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes. 
  • Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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