Comforting Pear Crumble Dessert (Printable version)

Juicy pears with a thick, golden crumble topping. Warm, comforting, and perfect with ice cream.

# What you need:

→ Pear Filling

01 - 6 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

→ Crumble Topping

07 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

# Steps to follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced pears with lemon juice, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and all-purpose flour. Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9-inch baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, rolled oats, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and rub with fingertips or use a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger chunks.
04 - Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the pears, pressing down gently to create a thick, crunchy layer.
05 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pear filling is bubbling at the edges.
06 - Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The recipe uses simple, wholesome ingredients to create a deeply satisfying dessert.
  • Tender pears provide a juicy base that pairs perfectly with the buttery oat topping.
  • It is incredibly easy to prepare in just 20 minutes before baking to golden perfection.
  • Perfect for sharing, this dish yields six servings of pure comfort.
02 -
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the pear filling for an extra flavor boost.
  • Press the crumble topping down gently to ensure a thick and stable layer.
  • Always use ripe pears for the best texture and natural sweetness.
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