Winter Crisp
Cozy up with the irresistible charm of Winter Crisp, a comforting dessert that captures the essence of the season. This easy-to-make recipe combines the natural sweetness of tart Granny Smith apples and tender Bosc pears, spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a buttery crumble made of oats, brown sugar, and a touch of vanilla, this baked delight achieves the perfect balance of soft, juicy fruit and a satisfyingly crisp topping. Ready in under an hour, Winter Crisp is an excellent option for cold evenings or holiday gatherings. Serve it warm straight from the oven with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent treat that’s sure to please. Perfect for highlighting seasonal fruit and a must-try for fans of apple and pear desserts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3 large pears (e.g., Bosc or Bartlett)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup old-fashioned oats
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish and set aside.
Peel, core, and slice the apples and pears into thin wedges, about 1/4-inch thick.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples and pears with the lemon juice, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss until evenly coated.
Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Mix well.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Use your fingers, a pastry cutter, or a fork to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the vanilla extract, then sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the fruit in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling at the edges.
Remove from the oven and let the Winter Crisp cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.6 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.8 g | 309% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 646 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 384.4 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.3 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 242.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1812 mg | 39% | |
*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.
