Pear-Apple Crisp Recipe

Name: Pear-Apple Crisp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pairs of amaretti cookies; 1/2 cup unbleached white flour; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, freshly ground; Pinch salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 medium apples; 4 medium pears; 1 tablespoon white sugar or brown sugar; 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
Crush the amaretti with a rolling pin, leaving them in the paper wrappings as you do so.
2
Leave plenty of texture in the crumbs rather than reducing them to a powder.
3
Combine the amaretti, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
4
Cut the butter into small pieces; then work it into the dry ingredients with 2 knives or your fingertips, until the texture is crumbly and beginning to hold together.
5
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Peel the fruit and slice it thinly.
6
Toss it with the sugar and lemon juice; then lay it in a 9-or-10-inch pie plate, or similarly sized earthenware or porcelain gratin dish.
7
Cover the fruit with the crisp topping, and bake it for 30 minutes, or until the top is nicely browned and the apples are cooked.
8
Serve with cream whisked just enough to thicken it slightly, and flavored, if you like, with amaretto.

324

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* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pairs of amaretti cookies, 1/2 cup unbleached white flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, freshly ground, and more.

Yes, Pear-Apple Crisp falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Pear-Apple Crisp

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Variations & substitutions

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