Easy Apple and Pear Crisp

subheading: FOR THE FRUIT FILLING:

▢ Unsalted butter, for greasing skillet

▢ 3 cups small diced and peeled apples (any variety)

▢ 3 cups small diced and peeled pears

▢ 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

▢ 2 Tablespoons white sugar

▢ 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

subheading: FOR THE TOPPING:

▢ 1 cup old-fashioned oats

▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour

▢ ¾ cup packed light brown sugar

▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

▢ ¼ teaspoon salt

▢ ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted

subheading: MAKE THE FRUIT FILLING:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch skillet or pie plate with butter.

In a large bowl, stir together the apples, pears, flour, sugar and lemon juice.

Pour the fruit filling into the prepared pie plate.

subheading: MAKE THE TOPPING:

In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt.

Stir in the melted butter until combined.

Using your fingers, clump together the topping and sprinkle it on the fruit.

Place the pie plate atop a baking sheet and bake the crisp until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes.

Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

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