Slow Cooker Apple Pear Crisp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Dessert
Slow Cooker Apple Pear Crisp
Description
Slow Cooker Apple Pear Crisp uses a blend of apples and Bosc pears tossed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and light brown sugar to create a gently spiced fruit base. The topping combines oats, chopped pecans, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter, which, when cooked over low heat, forms a coarse, golden crumb layer. Cooking in the slow cooker allows the fruit to soften evenly without reducing or burning, and finishing uncovered crisps the topping without overcooking the fruit beneath.
The dessert can be served warm directly from the slow cooker, ideal for family meals or potlucks where a comforting, homestyle dish is appreciated. The nutty pecans add texture against the tender fruit, and the lemon juice in the filling brightens the flavors just enough to balance sweetness. It’s a straightforward way to enjoy a fall-inspired crisp without needing the oven.
Ingredients
- 4 apple peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 3 pear peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices, Bosc variety
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch nutmeg ground
For the topping
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup old fashioned oats
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 tablespoons butter cut into cubes, unsalted
Instructions
- To make the topping, combine flour, oats, pecans, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Add cold butter and toss to coat, using your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs; set aside.
- Lightly coat the inside of a 4-qt slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place apples, pears into the slow cooker. Stir in brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Sprinkle with reserved topping, using your fingertips to gently press the crumbs into the batter.
- Place a clean dishtowel over the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours or high heat for 90 minutes. Remove the dishtowel and continue cooking, uncovered, until the topping is browned and the apples are just tender, about 1 hour.
- Serve warm.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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