Even with the ups and downs, we have lots of things to be thankful for this year.
Thankful for my family:- My parents for everything. There have been some health events in the family this past year, one that needed surgery for mom and another with heart stents for dad. Fortunately, everyone is doing well so far.
- My sister who was accepted and started dental hygiene school, and my brother, who after a tough banking internship in NYC, got hired for an amazing job and will be coming up to the Northeast next year.
- My dog, S, who gave us almost 16 years of love, that he's in a better place now.
Thankful for friends:
- The residents who I get to laugh with and survive residency with.
- For all the celebrated proposals, engagements, and weddings with friends ranging from high school to residency
- For all the kind/fun/amazing things they did for me (too many to list!)
Thankful for my job:- I'm at my dream residency program being a doctor. And still have a life and can cook/photograph/blog for OCD.
- I completed intern year.
- I published two papers this year (whoohoo), and just submitted another review.
- smart, awesome, and supportive residents / mentors / program director
Thankful for my little family.
- B, of course, my biggest fan. That we got to see each other on days off and travel so much together despite our work schedules.
- Our new addition to the family, whom I'm can't wait to share in a later blog post (she's a cutie!).
With this surprise Thanksgiving day off, B and I spent our energy all in the kitchen baking/cooking up a storm (he's got a 15 lb turkey right now as I type this)
One of my Thanksgiving desserts this year is an awesome pear and apple crisp adapted from Ina Garten. This is an easy dessert for a crowd and is one of the healthier dessert options, as it's mostly fruit and no crust. I think all Thanksgiving fruit deserts must be served with ice cream ala mode to properly finish off dinner. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Pear and Apple Crisp
Ingredients
FILLING
1 1/2 Bosc pears
1 1/2 apples
orange zest
lemon zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
cinnamon and nutmeg, to taste
TOPPING
1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 stick cold unsalted butter, diced
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut and core the pears and apples into even sized pieces (about 1 inch). In a bowl, combined fruit with the zests, juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
For the topping, combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, walnuts, and butter and mix until it forms large crumbles. Pour the fruit into a baking dish. Spread the topping evenly over the fruit.
Bake for 50 minutes, until the top is brown and the fruit is bubbly. Serve warm and topped with ice cream. Enjoy!
This looks yummy! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it!
DeleteI've never had apple and pear together. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteIt's a really fun combo :) they go so well together
DeleteThis sounds amazing! Adding pears in is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThe pears add a nice extra flavor
DeleteThe ingredients are mostly pantry staples and the effort needed is bare minimum...I think this can act very well as a go-to dessert for short-notice dinner guests
ReplyDeleteIt's very easy to make which I love about it
DeleteThis looks so tasty! Will have to give it a go as you've made me hungry now ;)
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it!
DeleteGreat idea to add pears - such a fun twist on the typical apple crisp!
ReplyDeleteThanks :) I love remaking classic recipes
DeleteSo perfect for fall! I never thought of mixing both apple & pear :)
ReplyDeleteI bought too many fall fruits so this worked out well
DeleteWow That looks super yummy! Awesome to have that much to be thankful for! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hope you do too Tara
DeletePears are my favorite! So simple too! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSimple and quick is my favorite
DeleteYum! That looks delicious. I would never have thought of using pears :D I love your photos! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Glad you like the photos
Deletetwo pomes are better than one! lovely dessert. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks :D
DeleteLove it <3 Especially now that the weather gets colder. Apple fits perfectly to the whole mood <3
ReplyDeleteThis looks fabulous! Cannot wait to try it! Thank you, such a perfect winter recipe!
ReplyDeleteIt's very cozy and easy to make
DeleteSuper post ♡
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