Fresh Fruit Crisp

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

   Ongeveer 5 min

   Tip van de kok: Ensure your oven rack is in the middle position for even baking.

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the quick-cooking rolled oats, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and salt.

   Ongeveer 2 min

   Tip van de kok: Combining the dry ingredients first ensures the cinnamon and salt are evenly distributed.

3. 3

   Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients.

   Ongeveer 1 min

4. 4

   Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the mixture until it forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs.

   Ongeveer 3 min

   Tip van de kok: Work quickly to prevent the butter from melting, which helps create a crispier topping.

5. 5

   Arrange the sliced apples and pears in an even layer in a 2-quart baking dish (an 8x8 inch or similar size works well).

   Ongeveer 2 min

6. 6

   Sprinkle the prepared topping mixture evenly over the fruit layer.

   Ongeveer 2 min

   Tip van de kok: Don't pack the topping down; a loose layer allows steam to escape and helps it get crunchy.

7. 7

   Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the fruit is tender and bubbling at the edges and the topping is golden brown.

   Ongeveer 40 min

   Tip van de kok: If the topping browns too quickly, you can loosely cover it with aluminum foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking.

8. 8

   Remove the crisp from the oven and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.

   Ongeveer 5 min

   Tip van de kok: Resting allows the fruit juices to thicken slightly, making it easier to serve.

9. 9

   Serve warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

   Ongeveer 1 min