Full of fall fruit and autumnal spices, the best way to enjoy this apple-pear crisp is warm, right out of the oven. To ensure plenty of "oohs" and "ahhs," top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ...

In this crumble, the cooking apples collapse to a purée that is a nice contrast to chunks of cooked pear. Use any kind of pear; windfalls and firm ones are fine. Demerara sugar adds a good crunch ...

Tip the apple and pear mixture into the centre of the pastry ... tray and bake for about 35–40 minutes until golden and crisp. Sprinkle with icing sugar to serve.