As I wandered into the kitchen this afternoon, it began to rain yet again - off and on for three days now.  I opened the kitchen window and for the first time this season, I truly sensed Fall.  The mists hurried into the kitchen whispering, "turn on your oven and bake something".  So I did.  Here is one of our favorites - an Apple and Pear Crisp... perfect with ice cream, fresh whipped cream, coffee in the morning - just about anything really.

Note:  I tend to prefer things on the extra sweet side - as such my recipe calls for Gala or Fuji apples - if you really love the traditional sweet and sour taste Crisps are famous for - use Granny Smith apples.  I also love to leave the skin on the fruit - but feel free to peel it if you must!

Recipe:  Apple and Pear Crisp

~ 2 Bosc pears {thinly sliced}

~ 2 Gala apples {thinly sliced}

~ 1/2 c. brown sugar

~ 1/4 c. sugar

~ 3/4 c. rolled oats

~ 1 t. cinnamon

~ 1/4 t. cloves

~ 1/2 c. soft butter

Preheat oven to 375.  Coat a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.  Place a layer of pears at the bottom of the dish - top with a layer of apples.  In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients - use a fork or pastry cutter to ensure the butter is properly absorbed by the dry ingredients.  Add mixture over the fruit evenly - press down a bit to ensure it is all evenly distributed.  Bake for 25 minutes.  Let cool for 10-15 minutes and yum!

Comments

[hannah]

I've been dying to make apple crisp for the past few weeks and have been looking for a good recipe! This looks Dee-lish! Thanks so much! I can't wait to try out your recipe. I love fall.

[Miss-Mrs]

This looks delicious! And I happen to have some fresh pears in my fridge! I can't wait to try it.

[tracy]

this looks excellent. i love the fact that the ingredients are so pure & simple. i'd eat this for three meals a day!