Warm up the kitchen with the beautiful aromas of this pear and apple oatmeal crisp served with a scoop of ice cream.
Healthy, refined sugar free, dairy free and gluten free. Another one of those feel good desserts.
My husband has been eating this for breakfast and dessert because we’re trying to greatly reduce the amount of sugar that we eat. Did I mention that that’s a struggle?! But we’ll get there. This crisp is also kid-approved. My toddler loves it! He already loves fruit as it is, but adding in some oats with some coconut oil helps him to get a little extra fiber and healthier fats.
Alright, to make this crisp is super simple. It’s similar to my mixed berry oatmeal crisp. Grab some of your favorite types of apples (we love to use Pink Lady apples) and pears, cinnamon, vanilla extract, oats, salt, coconut oil, honey, and maple syrup and you’re good to go!
In a medium bowl or baking dish (I just use the baking dish because less dishes!), mix together apples, pears, cinnamon, vanilla, honey and salt. In another small bowl, combine oats, coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt. Sprinkle topping evenly on top of the apple pear base. Then bake at 375 degrees F for 17-20 minutes or until the topping is golden brown, sides are bubbly and fruit is soft.
Now you can add a delicious scoop of vanilla ice cream to this Pear Apple Oatmeal Crisp and it would take it over the edge. But if you’re trying to be on the healthier side, it’s wonderful as is! You’re getting servings of fruit, fiber, and healthy fats! You’ll never realize that it doesn’t actually have any refined sugar because of the natural sugars of the fruit. And the maple syrup helps to add a “buttery” like flavor which makes it YUMMM!!!
So enjoy this Fall like dessert with those you love!
~TLM
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Pear Apple Oatmeal Crisp
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Sweet and comforting, this crisp features tender pears and apples beneath a buttery oatmeal topping. Perfect for a cozy night in!
Ingredients
- 1 cups (237 ml) apple
- 1 cups (237 ml) pear
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.75 cups (178 ml) Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 Tbsps maple syrup
- 3 Tbsps coconut oil
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Oatmeal Topping
- In a small bowl, mix together oats, cinnamon, maple syrup, coconut oil, and salt. Set aside.
- Apple Pear Base
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In an 8×8 inch baking dish or medium size bowl, mix together apples, pears, honey, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Top evenly with oatmeal topping.
- Bake for 17 minutes or until topping is golden brown and sides are bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes and serve as is or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
Notes
- For a crispier topping, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- If pears or apples are particularly juicy, drain off excess liquid before adding the topping to prevent a soggy crisp.
- Store leftover crisp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of apples work best for the Pear Apple Oatmeal Crisp?
Pink Lady apples are recommended for their sweetness and texture, but you can use any favorite varieties you enjoy.
Can I substitute the coconut oil with another type of fat in the topping?
Yes, you can substitute coconut oil with melted butter or another neutral oil, but it may change the flavor profile slightly.
How do I know when the Pear Apple Oatmeal Crisp is done baking?
The crisp is done when the topping is golden brown, the sides are bubbly, and the fruit is soft, typically after 17-20 minutes at 375 degrees F.
