Apple And Pear Crisp

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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.

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 350f.

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Peel , core , and cut the pears and apples into large chunks.

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Place the fruit in a large bowl and add the zests , juices , sugar , flour , cinnamon , and nutmeg.

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Pour into a 9x12x2-inch oval baking dish.

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For topping:.

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Combine the flour , sugars , salt , oatmeal and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

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Mix on low speed for 1 minute until the mixture is in large crumbles.

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Sprinkle evenly over the fruit , covering the fruit completely.

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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.

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Serve warm.

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I used my hands to mix the topping , that way the butter melted and the topping just held together better.

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Ingredients

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bosc pears, apples, orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, light brown sugar, kosher salt, old-fashioned oatmeal, unsalted butter