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Slow Cooker Apple Pear Crisp

Slow Cooker Apple Pear Crisp
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This Slow Cooker Apple Pear Crisp recipe is a warm and cozy dessert combining the sweet and tart flavors of apples and pears with a buttery, crunchy topping. Perfect for any season, it offers effortless comfort with simple pantry ingredients, slow-cooked to perfection for a moist fruit base and a crisp, golden topping. Ideal for beginners and experienced cooks alike, this easy-to-make crisp fills your home with irresistible aromas and can be customized to suit dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 4 cups tart but firm apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 4 cups ripe but firm pears (such as Bosc), peeled, cored, and sliced

Spices and Sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond meal/gluten-free flour for gluten-free option)
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil/vegan butter for vegan option)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit: Peel, core, and slice the apples and pears into evenly sized pieces to ensure uniform cooking and perfect juice release during slow cooking.
  2. Mix the Fruit with Spices and Sugar: In a large bowl, toss the sliced fruit with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract until everything is evenly coated, enhancing the natural fruit flavors.
  3. Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and softened butter. Use your fingers to blend it into a crumbly mixture resembling coarse sand with some buttery clumps.
  4. Assemble in the Slow Cooker: Layer the spiced fruit mixture evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the oat topping over the fruit in an even layer without pressing down too much.
  5. Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until the fruit is tender and bubbling, and the topping turns golden and crisp at the edges.
  6. Serve Warm: Carefully scoop portions into bowls. For best enjoyment, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

  • Cut fruit into uniform slices for even cooking.
  • Do not overload the slow cooker; leave space for steam circulation.
  • Use softened butter, not melted or cold, for the perfect topping texture.
  • Check doneness 30 minutes before recommended time as slow cookers vary.
  • Optional splash of lemon juice with fruit brightens flavor and reduces browning.
  • For gluten-free, use almond meal or gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
  • Incorporate ginger or cloves for a spicier version.
  • Use coconut oil or vegan butter for a vegan-friendly crisp.
  • Add berries like cranberries or blueberries for extra fruitiness.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze fully cooled crisp in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat leftovers in microwave or 350°F oven for 15 minutes to revive crispness.

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