Apple and Pear Crisp

Submitted by Jackie B.

"This was on Barefoot Contessa and it is fabulous! She calls for Macoun apples, but I used Granny Smith and would do it again. The family enjoyed this very much. Perfect for the holiday seasons coming up."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs ripe bosc pears (4 pears)
• 2 lbs firm macoun apples (6 apples)
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• FOR TOPPING

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 3⁄4 cup light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
• 1⁄2 lb cold unsalted butter, diced

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Peel, core, and cut the pears and apples into large chunks. Place the fruit in a large bowl and add the zests, juices, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour into a 9x12x2-inch oval baking dish.

3. For Topping:

4. Combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.** (see below). Mix on low speed for 1 minute until the mixture is in large crumbles. Sprinkle evenly over the fruit, covering the fruit completely.
5. Place the baking dish on a sheet pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is brown and the fruit is bubbly. Serve warm.
6. ** I used my hands to mix the topping, that way the butter melted and the topping just held together better.

Reviews

[adopt a greyhound]

Great flavors for this dessert. Didn't have ice cream but put lime sherbet over the top while warm. YUM.

 

[wolf3749]

I seriously think its one of the best desserts I've ever had. I never eat crisps. I don't like them. This recipe changed me. I can't wait to try it with peaches and pears.

 

[jenjenson]

Oh soooo good! I doubled the recipe and had enough for friends at three different meetings (36 people in all) since it was so sweet that a small piece with ice cream was just perfect!The citrus gave it just enough of a kick! DEFINITELY do again! Excellent crust!

 

[Linda Saslove]

I love Ina Garten and do envy her privileged lifestyle in New York. I find her easy to listen to, she relaxes me. I eagerly awaiting her At Home book to arrive in the mail. Regarding this recipe. I cut it in half, still did the full topping though. Put it in an oval Temp-tations dish. Gorgeous. I have made apple crisps before but this was sensational. It doesn't get much better than this. I only used apples. Just delicious with Laura Secord Vanilla icecream. Linda