When the cooler months roll in, it’s time to embrace desserts that bring warmth, comfort, and the best of the season’s produce. Bobby Flay’s Pear, Apple, and Cranberry Crisp is everything you want in a holiday dessert: sweet, tart, spiced, and crunchy. It’s also versatile—this recipe doubles as a formula you can adapt to whatever fruits are freshest and available.

This crisp marries tender apples and pears with the zing of fresh cranberries, all wrapped in a lightly spiced filling and topped with a buttery, nutty oat topping. Bonus? The addition of candied ginger takes this classic dessert to a whole new level.

Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a dessert that’s sure to impress guests—or make a cozy night in even sweeter.

Get the recipe for Bobby Flay’s Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Crisp:

Bobby Flay’s Pear, Apple, and Cranberry Crisp

Author: Misfits Market
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 8–10 1x

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Ingredients

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For the Fruit Filling:

2 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼” thick
2 pounds pears, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼” thick
12 ounces (about 3 cups) fresh cranberries
⅔ cup light brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon allspice
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons cornstarch
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup maple syrup
Zest of 1 orange
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root

For the Crisp Topping:

¾ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons candied ginger, finely chopped
⅓ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup turbinado sugar
¾ cup coarsely chopped pecans
½ cup old-fashioned oats
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 stick unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, combine apples, pears, and cranberries.
Add the brown sugar, allspice, cinnamon, cornstarch, orange juice, maple syrup, orange zest, and grated ginger. Toss until evenly coated.
In a medium bowl, combine flour and candied ginger. Toss to coat.
Add brown sugar, turbinado sugar, pecans, oats, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.
Drizzle in melted butter and stir until the mixture forms clusters and clumps.
Scrape the fruit filling into a baking dish, spreading evenly.
Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the fruit.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the fruit is tender and bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving.

Why this crisp deserves a spot on your table:

Seasonal Ingredients: Apples, pears, and cranberries bring bold, festive flavors to your dessert.
Adaptable: Swap out fruits based on what’s available or use this as a guide for year-round inspiration.
Irresistible Topping: A blend of oats, pecans, and candied ginger ensures every bite is crispy, buttery perfection.

Serve it warm with your favorite toppings for a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s as easy as it is delicious.