31 Days of Holiday: Apple Pear Blueberry Crisp

Isn't it funny how a certain food or dish will evoke memories for you? 
As a child, I remember the Fall being apple crisp season! My mom used to make it on the weekends and I absolutely loved it and still do to this day! I love the way the top was all crunchy-crispy and the apples under just deliciously tart, perfectly counteracting the oatmeal, sugary and nutty goodness of my Mom's topping. It's a dish that I still (beg) request she make, because after all, sometimes nobody can come close to the way Mom does it!  I hope there are certain things that I make that my children will always request from me.  I think that in a way, those things allow you to escape back to a memory or a time in your childhood.  Some recipes are just that special!

Certainly not up to the challenge of competing with my Mom's warm apple crisp, I decided to bake something a little different but along the same idea.  Apple Pear Blueberry Crisp is a delicious dessert to serve warm on a chilly Fall evening. Topped with whipped cream or ice cream…it is a delicious indulgence!  I think it's perfect for a family gathering or as an alternative to pie on Thanksgiving, we absolutely love this dish!

Ingredients

• 2 Macintosh apples, peeled, cored and cubed
• 2 Pears, peeled, cored and cubed
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/4 cup butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease an 8 inch baking dish
2. Mix apples, pears, blueberries, 1 tablespoon flour, honey and lemon juice in prepared dish
3. In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, oats and butter until they are crumbly.  Sprinkle loosly over the fruit mixture
4. Bake 45 minutes or until brown and crispy on the top.
5. Enjoy

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