Apple, Pear and Cranberry Crisp

It may not be fall but this crisp is sure to WOW your guests anytime of year. A new spin on a classic recipe.

Ingredients:

4 ripe Bosc pears

6 firm apples Fuji work great 

3/4 cup dried cranberries

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

2 tablespoons orange juice

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg


For Crisp topping:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal

2 sticks of cold butter, diced


Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Peel and core the pears and apples and cut them into chunks. Place the fruit in a large bowl and toss with the cranberries, zests, juices, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch baking dish or individual ramekins. 



For the topping:
Combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and cold butter in the bowl of an electric mixer or food processor. Mix on low speed for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture is in large crumbles. Sprinkle evenly over the fruit, covering the fruit completely.



Place the baking dish on a sheet pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is brown and the fruit is bubbly. You can serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you would like! ENJOY!