Apple Pear Crisp

Apples and pears make a delicious combination, especially when topped with a streusel mixture of oats, brown sugar and butter.

Preheat oven to 350f.

Filling: toss apples and pears with lemon juice and vanilla in a large bowl.

Mix cornstarch and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl.

Sprinkle over fruit.

Toss to coat well.

Spoon into lightly greased 11x7-inch baking dish.

For the streusel topping: mix flour , oats , brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in medium bowl.

Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until coarse crumbs form.

Sprinkle evenly over fruit.

Bake 40-45 minutes or until fruit is tender and topping is golden brown.

Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream , if desired.

apples, pears, lemon juice, pure vanilla extract, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, flour, quick-cooking oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter