Pear Crumble (Print Version)

Indulge in a delightful pear dessert with a thick, crunchy topping. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream. A comforting sweet treat.

# What You'll 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced pears with lemon juice, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and flour. Spread evenly in a greased 9-inch baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, 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 pears are bubbling around the edges.
06 - Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms humble pears into something that feels like a warm hug on a plate
  • The contrast between juicy, spiced fruit and that golden buttery topping is pure comfort
02 -
  • Cold butter is absolutely crucial for a crumble that actually crumbles. Room temperature butter will make the topping sandy rather than creating those irresistible crispy chunks.
  • Pressing the topping down gently before baking transforms it from loose crumbs to a golden, cohesive layer that you can actually break apart with a spoon.
03 -
  • Squeeze your lemon juice over the pears immediately after slicing to keep them from browning while you prepare everything else
  • If your pears are quite firm, bake the filling for 10 minutes before adding the topping to ensure they soften properly
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