Banana and Pear Crisp with Honey Drizzle

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced bananas and pears with the fresh orange juice and orange zest. Toss gently to coat the fruit evenly.

3.Add granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt to the fruit mixture. Stir gently to combine and set aside.

4.In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, and light brown sugar.

5.Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.

6.Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Transfer the fruit mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.

7.Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the fruit layer, covering it completely.

8.Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.

9.Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle 2 tablespoons of honey evenly over the hot crisp.

10.Allow the crisp to cool for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the topping set slightly.

11.Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.