Holiday Baking

A Fruit Crisp Can Play Many Roles

For a quick holiday dessert or lazy Christmas morning breakfast, just grab a skillet

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A fruit crisp can seem like a lot of work — even the task of chopping enough fruit to fill an 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish feels like a dealbreaker during the holidays.

But a fruit crisp in a skillet is a much more manageable affair. It has the essence of a crisp — sweet, tender fruit and a crunchy, buttery topping — done quickly on the stovetop. Soft fruit cooks faster, but you can use firm fruit like apples; just sauté them a bit longer, but it won’t take much more time.

Skillet Fruit Crisp

Makes: 4 to 6 servings

Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (¾ stick) butter

2 pounds peaches, bananas, berries, or any combination

½ cup walnuts or pecans

1 lemon

½ cup rolled oats

¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut

⅓ cup packed brown sugar

½ teaspoon cinnamon

Salt

Instructions