I’m sure the Cran-Apple Crisps are delicious and I know they are seasonally appropriate. However, I’m currently in a vacation frame of mind. I leave for Fiji/French Polynesia in a week & a half and I can’t wait. When I read Dorie Greenspan’s Playing Around suggestion of using bananas & pineapple instead of the cranberries and apples, I jumped at it.
I made an 1/8th of the recipe and was able to make 5 two-bite crisps. For the fruit I used: pineapple, banana, mango, and dried pineapple. When I made the crisp topping, I used chipotle chile powder instead of the spices.
Thank you to Em of The Repressed Pastry Chef for hosting this week’s Tuesdays with Dorie selection. If you would like the recipe, please visit her blog or buy the book.
Pink Stripes 
How did it taste? I’ve never used banana in a crisp. I love the idea of chili spices in the topping.
Oooo what a great combo! I made the cookies this week and LOVED them, but will be making the crisp next week 🙂
Your crisps looks terrific–I bet the banana/pineapple was delicious. Great idea to go “tropical” on this one!
When I first read the title of your post, I thought it said mini tropical crisis – I was immediately struck with the fear that your vacation was canceled!
However, I’m glad to see it’s only me that’s not awake yet and obviously having trouble focusing.
Fiji? Ahhhh……….
Loving the island vibe. So excited for you!
What a great idea! I’ll take two.. and a drink with an umbrella in it! 😉
I always cut down recipes since it is just the two of us. I love little individual desserts too, great portion control:)
This is why we come here, you know, for all your unique tweaks! This sounds very very good to me and it looks just delightful. Can’t wait to hear about your trip.
Sounds like a great variation! And a great vacation!
avec ces fruits, ça devait être excellent ! du tropical en hiver 🙂
I might be a little jealous of your impending vacation! 😉
What fun, yummy little crisps! Love it!
OOOO!!!! tropical crisp. bananas. pineapple. mango. coconut. YUMMY!!! After the cran/apple I will try YOUR version….
Ah, Fiji….. **SIGH**
I plan to live vicariously through your vacation report! And for now I’ll get in the tropical mood by looking at your crisps. I love the chipotle that you added, and the assortment of fruits, but the best part is the “two bite” serving size. Too cute!!
Your version sounds delicious and looks beautiful. Did it taste wonderful? I’m so jealous of your vacation. Have a wonderful time.
What a brilliant idea.
I went a different direction too.
oh wow, I bet this was unbelievably good!! And, umm, I am extremely jealous of your upcoming vacation!!!! Sounds like the perfect get away!
I hope you take lots and lots of pictures of your Fiji/FP trip and share them with us so we can live vicariously through you 🙂 Great job on the crisps! Perfect way to start getting into the island frame of mind!
Absolutely perfect reason to substitue tropical fruit! 🙂 Have fun on your trip!
I was really tempted by the tropical fruit variation, too, so it was great to find someone who went in that direction. Looks great!
Using banana sounds interesting! Great variation.
I love those white bowls. So simple and chic!
And I like your tropical additions better! Those crisps look awesome.
Have fun in Fiji! Whoo hoo!
I can’t wait to hear about your vacation! Also, I did not like the way “Once” turned out. Did you? I do love that song in it however. Thanks for suggesting it.
Loving the tropical mini-crisps! They are all of my favorite flavors.
Yum Im sure the tropical twist on this recipe tasted great! Im glad you enjoyed!
Wow, what interesting flavor combinations! It sounds delicious. Hope you have a wonderful time on vacation.
I’m sooo jealous, I wish I was going on a cool vacation too! Ok.. back to the point 🙂
I think your crisps look amazingly good and I’m gonna guess that they’re even more awesome with the banana, mango, and pineapple flavors. I haven’t read the recipe but I’ll probably make this for next week and it will definitely have banana in it!
Have an awesome trip!
Have so much fun on your trip while the rest of us TWDers are stuck home in the cold, wet, yuckiness of Not-Fiji :)…OK, I am jealous…take pictures at least!
I’m so jealous of your vacation. These tropical crisps are a wonderful way to get in a vacation frame of mind.
I saw the playing around section and would have loved to have tried this tropical version if we had the ingredients on hand
did you like the taste of it?
Sounds fun (your crisp recipe and the vacation)!
mmm, those look delicious!
What a wonderful twist! It must have been delicious with the pineapple and banana. I actually divided the recipe so much, I ended up making enough for one ramekin!
Have you been to Fiji before? we didnt go this year, but try and go somewhere in the south pacific every year – Fiji is our favourite. where are you going to be staying? oh, and the crisps look great too :0)
Have a great vacation!
Your crisps sounds delicious 🙂
Oh! Very interesting mix of fruit…I am sure that tastes great, I ‘d only add an scoop of vanilla ice cream 😉
Love your vacations plans! Yowza! Beautiful ocean and beaches…great food…great drinks….great relaxation. What FUN!
Speaking of fun, your 1/8 of a recipe for tropical crisp looks delicious and I am dying to know how great this must have tasted.
I love the idea of a tropical crisp. It sounds and looks fantastic!
mmm! i love the tropical approach–in fitting with your upcoming adventures, yes?!?
Way to Go Wendy! You’re in a Fiji frame of mind. I can’t wait to hear about your trip and your diving. So excited . Now that crisp sounds awesome and you can space out the calories on your bikini body. hehe Love that you used the variations and then some Wendy variations too. I learn so much from reading the blogs. Have a great trip.
AmyRuth
Chili on top? Oh God, girl, you’re killin’ me! I’m in love….
p.s. – Enjoy your trip!!!
Fun combination. Have a great trip!!
Mmm, tropical… perfect! It looks fantastic and I love your little baby ramekins.
OK, I’m officially in a state of vacation envy! I love your crisp but I can’t wait to hear about your trip!
Must have been superliscious with pineapple in there! WOW!
french polynesia– ahhh, you lucky duck! glad to see the tropical version…they sound tasty!
I love it – very appropriate for your holiday destination. We look forward to having you in the Soouthern Hemisphere!
Great flavors! very cute!
Your tropical version sounds wonderful. Hope your trip to Fiji is everything you expect.
How cute are those? Baking banana sounded a little weird to me, but it seemed to work out. I hope you have a wonderful vacation!
They sound good but did you like them? How’d you like the chipotle chili powder in it?
~ingrid
What a delicious combo! Have a great time on your trip, sounds like a dream vacation : )