Pear Apple Crisp

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat thc oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Toss the fruit with 1/2 cup of the brown sugar, the granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
3. 3
   Mix the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and all other dry ingredients together.
4. 4
   Add the butter, working it with your hands only until the ingredients begin to come together in a crumbly mixture.
5. 5
   Spoon the fruit mixture into 4-inch ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
6. 6
   Place the ramekins, on a baking tray to catch any overflow during cooking.
7. 7
   Sprinkle the topping over the fruit and bake the crisps for approximately 25 minutes.
8. 8
   If the topping browns too quickly, cover the ramekins with foil.
9. 9
   Serve warm, with vanilla ice cream, if desired.