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Slow Cooker Apple Pear Crisp Recipe

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4.2 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Eve
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Slow Cooker Apple Pear Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender sliced apples and pears topped with a crunchy, buttery oat and pecan crumb. Cooked low and slow in the slow cooker, it’s an easy, hands-off recipe perfect for cozy gatherings or simple weeknight treats.

Ingredients

Fruit Filling

  • 4 apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 3 Bosc pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg

Topping

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and toss to coat. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Fruit Mixture: Lightly spray the inside of a 4-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place the peeled and sliced apples and pears into the slow cooker. Stir in the brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, kosher salt, and a pinch of nutmeg until the fruit is evenly coated.
  3. Assemble in Slow Cooker: Sprinkle the reserved crumb topping evenly over the fruit mixture. Use your fingertips to gently press the crumbs into the fruit filling for even coverage.
  4. Cook Covered with Towel: Place a clean dishtowel over the slow cooker, then cover with the lid. Cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours or on high heat for 90 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and fruit to soften.
  5. Finish Cooking Uncovered: Remove the dishtowel and slow cooker lid. Continue cooking uncovered for about 1 hour, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp and the apples are just tender.
  6. Serve Warm: Serve the apple pear crisp warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for balanced sweetness.
  • If you don’t have pecans, walnuts make a great substitute.
  • Make sure the butter is very cold to get a crumbly topping texture.
  • The dishtowel prevents condensation from dripping into the crisp, helping the topping stay crispier.
  • Leftovers store well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently.

Find it online: https://everecipes.com/slow-cooker-apple-pear-crisp-recipe/