Slow Cooker Apple Pear Crisp
A warm and comforting dessert combining sweet apples and pears with a crunchy topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Fruit Filling
- 4 apples (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices)
- 3 Bosc pears (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices)
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour For the fruit mixture
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch ground nutmeg
Crisp Topping
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup old fashioned oats
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into cubes) Cold butter works best
Instructions
Prepare the Topping
- Combine 3/4 cup flour, oats, pecans, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- Add the cold butter and toss to coat.
- Use your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it looks like coarse crumbs.
- Set aside.
Prepare the Fruit
- Lightly coat the inside of a 4-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Place the sliced apples and pears into the slow cooker.
- Stir in 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
Assemble and Cook
- Sprinkle the prepared topping over the fruit mixture.
- Gently press the crumbs into the batter with your fingertips.
- Place a clean dishtowel over the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours or on high heat for about 90 minutes.
- After cooking, remove the dishtowel and continue cooking uncovered until the topping is browned and the apples are just tender, which will take about 1 hour.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. A drizzle of caramel sauce adds a nice touch. For variations, try adding dried fruits or changing the nuts used.