This is a great fruit dish in the autumn, when the apples and pears are at their peak. Make it a few hours ahead of time, if you like, and leave it at room temperature until ready to serve. You may want to heat it briefly in a 300°F oven before serving. Choose a tart apple, such as Granny Smith, or any good local apple. This could be served as a side dish, as a starter, or even as dessert!
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 3
Place the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a 9- or 10-inch pie plate and let it melt in the oven for about 5 minutes. Remove the plate from the oven and arrange the fruit cut side down in the bottom. Evenly distribute the brown sugar mixture over the apples and pears. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
Step 4
Return the pie plate to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the fruit is soft when pierced with a fork. Serve hot.
