A delightful dessert combining the flavors of apples and pears with a crunchy topping.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Preheating ensures even cooking from the start.
Peel, core, and slice the apples and pears into thin wedges.
Uniform slices ensure even cooking.
Arrange the sliced fruits evenly in a large casserole dish.
Layering the fruit evenly helps in uniform baking.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices.
Cut the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Use cold butter for a crumbly texture.
Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the fruit in the casserole dish.
Ensure the topping covers all the fruit for a uniform crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling.
Check halfway through to prevent over-browning.
Serve the crumble warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Serving warm enhances the flavors and texture.