A delightful dessert combining the sweetness of apples and pears with a crunchy spiced topping.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Preheating ensures even cooking and a perfect texture.
Grease a deep ovenproof dish with a little butter.
Greasing prevents the fruit from sticking to the dish.
Peel, core, and slice the apples and pears into thick pieces.
Cut the fruit evenly for consistent cooking.
In a saucepan, combine the fruit slices, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the fruit is tender.
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
In a mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and butter. Mix until crumbly.
Use your fingers to mix for a more even crumble.
Transfer the cooked fruit mixture to the prepared dish and spread the crumble topping evenly over it.
Press the topping gently to ensure it adheres to the fruit.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
Check halfway through to ensure even browning.
Let the crisp cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Cooling allows the flavors to meld together.