Spicy Autumn Crisp
Embrace the cozy flavors of fall with this Spicy Autumn Crisp, a delightful twist on a classic fruit dessert. Tender, cinnamon-spiced apples and pears are paired with hints of nutmeg, ground ginger, and a subtle kick of cayenne pepper for a perfectly balanced sweet-and-spicy filling. Topped with a buttery crumb mixture of old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, and optional crunchy pecans, this crisp bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Serve it warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate autumn dessert experience. With easy prep and rich seasonal flavors, this Spicy Autumn Crisp is sure to become your go-to comfort dish for fall gatherings or cozy nights in!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced Apples
- 3 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced Pears
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.125 teaspoons (optional, for heat) Cayenne pepper
- 1 cup Old-fashioned oats
- 0.5 cups, packed Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons, cold and cubed Butter
- 0.5 cups (optional) Chopped pecans
- for serving (optional) Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples and pears with granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to evenly coat the fruit.
Transfer the fruit mixture to a greased 9x9-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
In another bowl, prepare the topping. Combine old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour. Mix well.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the topping mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
If desired, stir in the chopped pecans for added crunch and flavor.
Evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over the fruit in the baking dish, covering it completely.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit mixture is bubbling.
Remove the Spicy Autumn Crisp from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1507 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.4 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 79 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.7 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 871 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
