Whiskey-Spiced Apple and Pear Crisp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

A warm fruit crisp featuring spiced apples and pears with a hint of whiskey in the crunchy oat topping. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced, ripe pears, peeled and sliced, 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 320 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 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
• 2 medium ripe pears, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 2 tbsp whiskey
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 medium peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples, 2 medium peeled and sliced pears, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly.
2. Step 2: Transfer the fruit mixture to a 9-inch square baking dish, spreading evenly.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, mix 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add 6 tbsp cold diced unsalted butter and 2 tbsp whiskey, then use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the fruit in the baking dish.
5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling around the edges.
6. Step 6: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.