Apple-Pear Crisp

By Rachel // September 10, 2014 // 51 comments //

Apples and pears come together in this essential Fall dessert, pairing tender fruit, with a crunchy oatmeal topping.

Apple-pear crisp recipe from @bakedbyrachel A must make Fall dessert!

Were you one of the many millions of people attempting to watch the Apple event yesterday?

Add me to the list of people having trouble viewing. I thought it was just me for the first half hour. Annoyed. In the kitchen, whipping up this fabulous apple-pear crisp, with the video cutting out on me repeatedly. Not that I needed to know about the phone or any other releases. I already knew I’d be upgrading my phone soon because I can only handle cracks in the screen for so long!

It was more that I just expected it to work and not repeatedly fail on me. We have become so accustomed to things just working that when they don’t, it’s the end of the world – in a totally exaggerated fashion of course.

At least I had this crisp to enjoy and ease away my annoyance over broken technology.

Apple-pear crisp recipe from @bakedbyrachel A must make Fall dessert!

Every year I go apple crisp and apple pie crazy. I can’t get enough. It’s the best time of the year.

I decided to switch things up this year and make it an apple-pear crisp. Two absolutely essential Fall fruits that pair great together. Tender and flavorful fruit, coated in cinnamon and brown sugar, with a crunchy oatmeal topping.

For an extra special treat, top it off with homemade caramel sauce or serve with homemade vanilla bean ice cream!

Add this apple-pear crisp to your Fall baking plans!

Apple-pear crisp recipe from @bakedbyrachel A must make Fall dessert!

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Yield: Serves 4-6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Apple Pear Crisp

Apples and pears come together in this essential Fall dessert, pairing tender fruit, with a crunchy oatmeal topping.

Ingredients:

Topping:

  • 1/4C light brown sugar
  • 1/4C all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2C old fashioned oats
  • 6Tbsp cold butter

Filling:

  • 4C apples
  • 2C pears
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2C light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare oatmeal topping. In a medium bowl combine brown sugar, oatmeal, flour and cinnamon. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until only small pieces remain. Set aside.
  3. Peel and slice apples and pears into 1/4-inch slices. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning while continuing to work.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine remaining flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and vanilla. Add to apples and pears, tossing to coat.
  5. Transfer to an 8x8 square baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until fruit is tender and oatmeal topping is crisp.
  6. Serve with optional vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or caramel sauce.

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51 Responses to “Apple-Pear Crisp”

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    Rachel Cooks — September 10, 2014 at 6:40 am

    Apple crisp is my fave and I’m loving the addition of pears!

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:35 am

      Thanks Rachel! :)

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    Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom — September 10, 2014 at 7:38 am

    I didn’t watch the Apple thing but my husband did as soon as he got home. He is one excited camper . esp with the Apple watch. :P love this apple pear crisp! I love apples and pears together!

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:36 am

      I’m totally not sold on the iwatch but then again… I don’t even wear a watch anymore ;)

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    Beth @ The First Year — September 10, 2014 at 7:49 am

    This is an acceptable breakfast food right? It’s 6:50am and I am thinking so! Looks great friend!

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:36 am

      It absolutely is in my book at least ;)

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    Lauren at Keep It Sweet — September 10, 2014 at 8:03 am

    This is my favorite kind of fruit dessert. Pass the ice cream:-)

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:36 am

      An extra serving of ice cream for you ;)

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    Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet — September 10, 2014 at 9:33 am

    I can’t stand broken technology. Drives me nuts! But this apple crisp can make everything better! Love the topping! Pinned!

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:36 am

      Thanks Anna! :)

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    Erin | The Law Student's Wife — September 10, 2014 at 10:32 am

    That topping is perfection and I love that you added pears!

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:36 am

      Thanks Erin!

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    Cookin Canuck — September 10, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Yep, broken technology drives me a little batty, too! This crisp, on the other hand, makes me very happy.

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:37 am

      A nice balance – something to make us happy when technology doesn’t work ;)

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    Kristen — September 10, 2014 at 11:37 am

    I would like a bowl of that topping by itself, please!
    And technology can bite it sometimes… let’s hope in TWO WEEKS when Scandal starts our technology is on our side!

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:37 am

      If that happens I’m totally blaming you lol That would be awful!

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    Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health — September 10, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    im so excited to see apple recipes popping everywhere :)

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:38 am

      Me too! :)

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    Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. — September 10, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    Apple crisp is such a perfect fall dessert, and this one looks amazing! I love the addition of pears to it.

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:39 am

      Thanks Stacey!

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    Kim Beaulieu — September 10, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    This is comfort food at its finest. I love crisps and this one is calling my name. Beautiful photos, makes me want to bite my screen, but I won’t. That would hurt.

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:40 am

      That would definitely hurt. I’m not liable for chipped teeth ;)

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    Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts — September 10, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    mmmmm, this looks SO good! I just absolutely love all the fall desserts that I’m seeing lately :)

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:40 am

      Thanks Angelyn!

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    Ordinary Blogger (Rivki Locker) — September 10, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    Yeah, I had to watch the Apple event, being an Apple addict and everything. Like how you connected this post title to both types of apples! :) Very clever.
    This crisp looks REALLY nice, a great way to welcome in the apple season.

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:40 am

      Thanks so much :)

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    Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking — September 10, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    The apple event?!!? Whhhaatt? I dunno about that but I do know that this crisp looks fabulous! Love it!

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:40 am

      Thanks Lindsey :)

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    Jackie {The Beeroness} — September 11, 2014 at 1:06 am

    I totally pick apple desserts over pumpkins. Every single day. This one looks perfect.

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 7:40 am

      Agreed! Team apple! :)

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    Julie @ Table for Two — September 11, 2014 at 7:56 am

    I LOVE apple crisp! Surprising I haven’t made one this year – I made one three Thanksgivings ago, does that count ;) great idea to add pears in this!

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 6:18 pm

      Hahaha three years ago. We’ll have to fix that.

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    Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction — September 11, 2014 at 11:06 am

    Apple crisp is my favorite! Love the addition of pears!

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 6:18 pm

      Thanks Jessica!

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    Rachel @ Bakerita — September 11, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    Crisps are one of my favorite things about fall, and this one looks amazing! Love that you used pears with the apples – I’ve never tried that! Sounds delicious Pinned!

    • Rachel — September 11th, 2014 @ 6:18 pm

      Thanks Rachel!

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    Kristen Ann — September 11, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    I just stumbled across your blog/website while I was looking for an apple pulled pork recipe to make this weekend in honor of apple season. Love this apple pear crisp recipe! I will be making this crisp and your pulled pork. I will be back for more recipes love your website.

    • Rachel — September 12th, 2014 @ 10:14 am

      So glad you found me. Enjoy the recipes :)

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    Jocelyn@Brucrewlife — September 20, 2014 at 1:19 am

    I’m loving this crisp so much! I adore that is has both apples and pears! :)

    • Rachel — September 20th, 2014 @ 8:12 am

      Thanks so much Jocelyn!

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    Andrea — September 26, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    This looks amazing! I’m always nervous to use the wrong oats and screw up a recipe. Is this normal old fashioned oats or the quick oats? Thanks!

    • Rachel — September 28th, 2014 @ 9:27 am

      The recipe states to use old fashioned oats. Enjoy! :)

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    Kathy — September 29, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Can I use apple pie filling as a short cut?

    • Rachel — September 30th, 2014 @ 7:30 am

      I personally wouldn’t as the apples are already so tender. As for the serving amount. I’d recommend another recipe that is already planned for a crowd, but make two batches: apple crisp for a crowd.

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    Kathy — September 29, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    Also I need for 26 people, what would be the portions?

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    Andrea — September 30, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    Oh my goodness. I commented the other day asking about oats (which I could have figured out if I read all of the words. Sorry!) and made this tonight and it is unbelievably delicious! Not too sweet, not runny, just perfect. And you can really taste the fruit. I used 5 cortland apples (they were the cute small guys) and 3 ripe Bosc pears. I got lucky with finding some ripe pears at the troll infested grocery store down the street so you should get lucky if you shop at a civilized establishment that actually carries cauliflower on a regular basis. Thanks for sharing this! Everyone make this immediately if you have a functioning heart and brain.

    • Rachel — October 1st, 2014 @ 7:38 am

      So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for coming back to share! :)

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    H.W. — January 14, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    Apparently I’m really late to this party but I love that pan! I had no idea you could get decorative metal pans. Where did you get it? Oh and I think I’m going to make a version of this crisp because your recipes are always to be trusted!

    • Rachel — January 15th, 2016 @ 7:13 am

      It’s actually vintage, so you’d need to do some hunting on ebay or etsy to find something similar. I hope you enjoy the crisp! :)

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    Eden Passante — September 7, 2016 at 12:00 am

    Can’t wait to go apple picking so I can make this! yum!

    • Rachel — September 7th, 2016 @ 7:21 am

      Thanks, Eden!

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