Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and brown sugar. Add 1 cup of butter and mix on low speed until crumbly.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk sugar, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon together and set aside.

Step 4

Peel, core and slice apples and pears. Put in a large bowl, add walnuts.

Step 5

Mix in sugar mixture and stir until all fruit and walnuts are coated well.

Step 6

Pour fruit mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

Step 7

Add the remaining 1/4 cup butter (sliced) and just place on top of the fruit mixture randomly.

Step 8

Add the flour mixture on top of fruit and spread evenly.

Step 9

Bake uncovered at 400° for 40-50 minutes.

Step 10

Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.