This apple pear walnut crisp is so easy to make and will definitely satisfy your dessert craving! The flavor of the apples and pears, along with the crunchiness of the walnuts, mixed together with all the juices, make for one DELICIOUS treat! Oh, and I can’t forget the delicious crunchy topping that just finishes it off!
Fall and winter are my favorite seasons for making all kinds of sweet treats. For me, fall means apples, pumpkin, and any variation on those themes. Although pears aren’t in season here in North America, I still find pretty tasty fruits shipped from around the globe at my local grocery store, and I take full advantage of that with this recipe. The tart apples and the sweet pears work perfectly with the walnuts in this recipe, creating a fall dessert that everyone always asks for.
Why You’ll Love This Apple and Pear Crisp
- Easy: This is a simple recipe that only takes a few minutes of prep. Then, you just bake!
- Simple Ingredients: It only takes some apples, pears, and a few kitchen staples to make this recipe.
- Delicious Flavors: The apples, pears, walnuts, and warm fall spices create an absolutely delicious flavor profile.
Ingredients
- Granny Smith Apples: Granny Smith apples are firm and tart, pairing perfectly with the sweetness of the pears.
- Bartlett Pears: Bartlett pairs are naturally sweet and complement the tartness of the apples.
- Spices: Nutmeg and cinnamon give the crisp a delicious fall flavor.
- Butter: Butter adds richness to the fruit mixture and helps bind the crumble topping ingredients.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact measurements.
Flavor Variations
- Apples: I prefer the tartness and firmness of Granny Smith for this recipe, but you can use any of your favorite apple varieties in this recipe.
- Nuts: Walnuts, pecans, almonds, or almost any of your favorite nuts will work well in this recipe.
- Oats: Add some oats to the crumble topping for more texture.
How to Make Apple Pear Walnut Crisp
1: Whisk the flour and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Then, add 1 cup of butter and mix on low speed until crumbly.
2: Whisk the sugar, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a medium bowl and set aside.
3: Add the peeled, cored, and sliced apples and pears, along with the walnuts, to a large bowl. Then, add the sugar mixture and mix until everything is coated well.
4: Pour the fruit mixture into a 9×13 baking dish and randomly add slices of the remaining ¼ cup of butter on top.
5: Spread the flour mixture evenly over the fruit mixture and bake at 400 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes.
Hint
For this recipe, you want the butter to be cold, not softened.
Storage
Refrigerate this apple pear walnut crisp for up to 4 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 2 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
To reheat, defrost the crisp if frozen. Then, microwave individual portions at 30-second intervals until heated through.
What to Serve with This Apple Pear Crisp Recipe
Serve this crisp warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream and a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea. This classic fall treat also makes the perfect dessert after a hearty, cold-weather meal like pot roast, beef stew, or casseroles.
Tips
- Slice your apples and pears to roughly the same thickness for even baking.
- Save some time and buy chopped walnuts instead of chopping your own.
- Spoon your flour loosely into your measuring cup and level it with the flat of a knife to avoid using too much.
- Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and fruit first so they can macerate a bit as you make the rest of the crisp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Look for apples that are firm to the touch, heavy, and free of blemishes and bruising. The apples should have their full characteristic color with minimal green remaining, depending on the variety, as well.
Ripe pears should yield to gentle pressure at the neck when ripe. They should also have an aromatic smell. If the pears are hard and have no smell, they’re unripe.
There’s very little difference. In fact, they’re so similar that the names are often used interchangeably. A crisp topping is made with flour, brown sugar, oats, and butter, while a crumble is made in the same way but without oats.
Try This Apple Pear Walnut Crisp Today
With its sweet, fruity flavor, warm fall spices, crunchy nuts, and sweet topping, this apple pear walnut crisp is a dessert everyone will ask for again and again. And it’s so easy to make, you won’t mind! Give this simple recipe a try, and I know you’ll make it a permanent part of your fall dessert rotation.
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Apple Pear Walnut Crisp
Ingredients
- 4-5 Granny Smith apples, peel, core and slice
- 3 Bartlett pears, peel and slice
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ stick butter
- 2 cups all purpose flour, unsifted
- 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 cup butter, 2 sticks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and brown sugar. Add 1 cup of butter and mix on low speed until crumbly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk sugar, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon together and set aside.
- Peel, core and slice apples and pears. Put in a large bowl, add walnuts.
- Mix in sugar mixture and stir until all fruit and walnuts are coated well.
- Pour fruit mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Add the remaining ¼ cup butter (sliced) and just place on top of the fruit mixture randomly.
- Add the flour mixture on top of fruit and spread evenly.
- Bake uncovered at 400° for 45-55 minutes.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Slice your apples and pears to roughly the same thickness for even baking.
- Save some time and buy chopped walnuts instead of chopping your own.
- Spoon your flour loosely into your measuring cup and level it with the flat of a knife to avoid using too much.
- Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and fruit first so they can macerate a bit as you make the rest of the crisp.
Nutrition
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How about freezing this?
Has anyone tried this using coconut oil?
I have a question…..should the butter be melted? I can’t wait to try this!! :D
Hi Brandy, sorry I’m just getting back to you. I didn’t melt the butter but you can if you’d like! :)
OMG!!! I made it today and it was amazing, all my family loved it so much!!
Thank you for sharing :)
Hugs from Mexico :)
Hi Maria, thank you for sharing and I’m glad your family loved this recipe! Hugs from SoCal!! :)
Oh wow! I made this tonight. It was so simple to make and SO delicious! Thank you for sharing!!!
Hi Amara, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing! :)
Hi Terri, this crisp looks delicious, it’s quite a different version of the Apple crisp I make — a traditional Sunday dessert with a scoop of ice-cream made with oats, brown sugar, and butter but I am quite tempted to try your version with pears, walnuts and flour. Yumm! Have a wonderful Sunday!
Hi Dina, I think you will love this version. :)
Let me know how it worked for you if you do decide to try this Apple Pear Walnut Crisp.
I hope you have a fantastic week! Enjoy, and thanks for your comment. I truly appreciate it very much! :)