Banana and Pear Crisp with Honey Drizzle

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

2.In a mixing bowl, gently toss the sliced bananas and pears with the fresh orange juice and orange zest to prevent browning and add brightness. Set aside.

3.In another bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.

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

5.Spread the banana and pear mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

6.Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the fruit layer, covering it completely.

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

8.While the crisp is baking, warm 2 tablespoons of honey gently in a small saucepan over low heat until it becomes more fluid. Stir in the vanilla extract and remove from heat.

9.Once the crisp is out of the oven, allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle the warm honey-vanilla glaze evenly over the top before serving.

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