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Bowl filled with apple pear crisp topped with vanilla ice cream with a gold spoon in the bowl and crisp and apples behind it.

Cinnamon Apple Pear Crisp – Gluten Free

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  • Author: Amy Estes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Apple Pear Crisp combines tart apples and sweet pears mixed with warm spices for a wonderful healthy treat! The crisp is covered in an amazing gluten-free oat topping and baked until golden brown and yummy. A wonderful easy dessert that anyone can make! Perfect for fall!

Ingredients

Scale

For the apple pear filling

  • 4 medium size apples
  • 4 medium size ripe pears
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon  ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

For the oat crumble topping

  • 1 3/4 cup gluten-free oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 cup maple syrup
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×9 baking pan with cooking spray or grease it with a little butter. I used a gratin pan and it was about 9×9 in size. An 8×8 or even a 9×13 would also work fine. 
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples and pears into thin slices and place them into a large mixing bowl. Note: Sprinkle them with some lemon juice and toss to prevent the apples from browning.
  3. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and a pinch of salt to the apples and pears and lightly toss them to coat them all. Pour the mixture into the baking dish in an even layer. 
  4. To make the crumble: Add all of the crumble ingredients except the butter to a mixing bowl and toss. Add in the butter, pinching it with your fingers to break it down into small pieces, and mix it in with the rest of the crumble ingredients. You can also use a pastry cutter or 2 forks to do this. 
  5. Top the apple and pear mixture with the crumble and spread it out evenly to cover all of the apples and pears.
  6. Bake in the oven, uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the top is nice and golden brown and the edges are slightly bubbly.
  7. Once done, remove the apple crisp from the oven and let cool for about 10  minutes. Serve warm topped with your favorite vanilla ice cream.

Equipment

Notes

  • Choose high-quality fruit.  When choosing both apples and pears follow these guidelines:  Choose fruit that is free of blemishes and has smooth skin without any dents.  Look for the brightest colored fruits since they will have the most flavor and nutrition. Make sure the fruit is not too soft but still ripe. 
  • Slice the fruit into thin slices so it cooks up nicely when it bakes. 
  • Bake the crisp uncovered.  This is very important to allow the topping to get nice and golden brown with slightly bubbly edges while it bakes. 
  • You can store this apple pear crisp in the refrigerator for up to 4 days after it has been cooked and cooled. 
  • Reheat portions in the microwave for about 90 seconds. 
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://pinchmegood.com/gluten-free-apple-pear-crisp/