Apple Pear Crisp

The boys go to bed between 7:00 and 7:30 so I feel it's better to eat early so they have time to digest their food before going to bed. Makes sense, right? Because we ate dinner super early, the boys were ready for their second dinner by 6pm. Instead of giving them another full meal, I made them dessert. We usually eat fruit for dessert, but every now and then, I like to treat them to something different. Tonight, I sweetened it up and made an apple pear crisp. They loved the change and the sweet, crunchy topping.

The boys were ready to dig in so my photo isn't the best.

I'll just have to make it again so I can take better pics.  :)

Apple Pear Crisp

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 Granny Smith apples, sliced thin
• 2 Bosc Pears, sliced
• 2/3 c dried cranberries
• 4 tbs flour
• 1 c bran flakes cereal, crushed
• 1/4 c quick-cooking oatmeal
• 1/4 c brown sugar
• 1/2 tbs cinnamon
• 1-2 tbs butter

Directions:

1. Preheat oven at 375F.
2. Grease 2 qt baking dish with cooking spray.
3. In med-large bowl, mix apples, pears, cranberries and 2 tbs flour. Spread into prepared dish.
4. In small bowl, mix remaining flour, cereal, oatmeal, sugar and cinnamon. Use pastry blender to cut in butter.
5. Spread mixture over fruit and bake 35-40 mins.
6. Serve on its own or with ice cream or whipped cream for an added sweet treat.

Source: Adapted from South Coast Farms' recipe.