Ina Garten Apple And Pear Crisp Recipe
Are you looking for a perfect cozy dessert? The Ina Garten Apple And Pear Crisp Recipe is the answer.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Electric hand mixer
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Vegetable peeler
- Sharp kitchen knife.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs firm Granny Smith apples.
- 2 lbs ripe Bosc pears.
- 1 tsp grated orange zest.
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest.
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice.
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar.
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
- 1 cup oatmeal.
- 1/2 lb cold unsalted butter.
Instructions
- Peel, core, and cut fruit into large wedges. Toss them with juices, zest, sugar, and spices.
- Combine flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and cold butter. Mix until the mixture looks like large crumbs.
- Pour the fruit mixture into the baking dish. Spread the crumble topping evenly over the fruit.
- Bake at 350°F for about one hour. The top should be brown and fruit bubbly.
Notes
- Use cold butter for the crunchiest topping.
- Do not cut the fruit pieces too small.
- Large chunks stay firm after baking in the oven.
- Zesting the citrus adds a very bright flavor.
- Always use firm pears like the Bosc variety.
- Serve it warm with cold vanilla ice cream.