Apple Pear Ginger Crisp

adapted from a recipe on tastykitchen.com. the amount of pears and apples is a guess, since they are different sizes, I used 4 of each but just mostly fill a 2.5 qt casserole- it should be almost to the very top with the crumble topping. candied or crystalized ginger can be used. ice cream is the best way to serve this- classic vanilla is how i had it but cinnamon or ginger (like haagen dazs) would be great too.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  apples, peeled and sliced thin
• 4  pears, peeled and sliced
• 3  tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2  tablespoons candied ginger
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup flour

• topping

• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2⁄3 cup oats (not instant)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 6  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. toss all of the filling ingredients together and pour into a greased 2.5 qt (or 11x7 or 13x9 for thinner) casserole dish.
2. combine topping ingredients until crumbs form, sprinkle evenly over the fruit.
3. bake at 375 for 40 minutes, cool 15 minutes before serving.