Apple Pear Crisp Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pear Crisp

• 4 cups peeled and sliced apples (Honeycrisp and Granny Smith recommended)
• 2 cups peeled and sliced pears (Bartlett or Bosc recommended)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Ground Cinnamon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Quick Cooking Oats
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (plus 1 teaspoon for streusel)
• ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter

How to Make Apple Pear Crisp

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. **Filling:** In a large bowl, gently toss together 4 cups peeled and sliced apples (a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith recommended), 2 cups peeled and sliced pears (Bartlett or Bosc recommended), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
4. Sprinkle the cornstarch mixture evenly over the fruit and toss gently to coat.
5. Pour the fruit mixture into a lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dish.
6. **Streusel Topping:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
7. Cut in ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the fruit filling.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
10. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional).