Breakfast Crisp With Apples, Pears, And Cranberries

Name: Breakfast Crisp With Apples, Pears, And Cranberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crisp Topping; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup uncooked oats (quick, baby, or regular); 2/3 cup light brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature; 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted pecans; Fruit Filling; 6 firm, slightly tart apples, like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Sierra Beauty, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks; 3 large pears, like Comice, ripe but still firm, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1/2 cup fresh cranberries; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated peeled ginger; zest of one lemon, plus 2 teaspoons of its juice; zest of one small orange, plus 2 teaspoons its juice; heavy whipping cream or plain or vanilla yogurt

Servings: persons

Crisp Topping
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup uncooked oats (quick, baby, or regular)
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped roasted pecans
Fruit Filling
6 firm, slightly tart apples, like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Sierra Beauty, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 large pears, like Comice, ripe but still firm, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated peeled ginger
zest of one lemon, plus 2 teaspoons of its juice
zest of one small orange, plus 2 teaspoons its juice
heavy whipping cream or plain or vanilla yogurt

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
To make the crisp topping, put the flour, oats, sugars, salt, and butter in a medium bowl. Working quickly with your fingertips, rub the butter and dry ingredients together until the butter is evenly distributed and the combination looks like chunky, wet sand. Toss in the nuts. Set the mixture aside.
3
In a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish, toss together the fruits, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, ginger, zests, and juices. Pour the wet mixture over the fruit, then toss everything together to coat the fruit uniformly.
4
Spread the fruit out evenly in the pan. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit. Bake the crisp for 45-55 minutes, turning the dish about 20 minutes into cooking. It is ready when the fruit is bubbling and the topping has browned slightly.
5
Remove the crisp and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes before serving Serve it with a drizzle of fresh cream or a dollop of plain or vanilla yogurt.

754

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crisp Topping, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup uncooked oats (quick, baby, or regular), 2/3 cup light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Breakfast Crisp With Apples, Pears, And Cranberries falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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