Baked Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Pear Crisp with Oat Topping
A warm, comforting fruit crisp featuring tender baked apples and pears spiced with cinnamon, topped with a golden oat crumble for a cozy dessert. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 60 minutes layers granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, lemon juice into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces apples
- 2 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces pears
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup, packed brown sugar
- 6 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, toss 3 peeled and sliced apples and 2 peeled and sliced pears with 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until evenly coated. Transfer fruit mixture to a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add 6 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 3: Sprinkle oat topping evenly over the fruit. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling around edges.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Pear Crisp with Oat Topping take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (15 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Baked Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Pear Crisp with Oat Topping?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Pear Crisp with Oat Topping?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Pear Crisp with Oat Topping for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Baked Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Pear Crisp with Oat Topping?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
