Oven-Baked Apple and Pear Crisp with Oat Topping

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Warm, spiced fruit topped with a crunchy oat crumble, baked to golden perfection for a comforting dessert. This American-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 50 minutes, layers apples, pears, granulated sugar 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 210 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 2 medium, peeled and cubed apples
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed pears
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup, cold and cubed unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup, chopped (optional) walnuts

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss apple and pear cubes with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour in a large bowl until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Transfer fruit mixture to a 9-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (if using), and 1/4 cup cold butter cubes.
4. Step 4: Use a fork to cut butter into oats until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle oat topping evenly over fruit mixture, then bake for 35-40 minutes until fruit is bubbling and topping is golden brown.