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Delightful Pear Crumble for Cozy Nights In

Indulge in a delightful pear crumble, the perfect dessert for cozy nights, featuring tender pears and a buttery oat topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 4 cups Pears Use ripe but firm pears like Bartlett or Anjou
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Prevents browning
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
Topping Ingredients
  • 2 cups Oats
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts e.g., walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup Flour
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Butter Browning adds richness

Equipment

  • 9-inch Pie Dish
  • large bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and slice the pears into ¼ inch thick pieces, toss with lemon juice and transfer to a buttered pie dish.
  2. Mix maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and cornstarch in a bowl and pour over pear slices.
  3. Combine oats, chopped nuts, flour, sugar, and cinnamon; brown butter and mix into dry ingredients until crumbly.
  4. Sprinkle the topping over the pears and bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Cool for 10 minutes before serving, optionally with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adapt the crumble with different fruits or toppings as desired. Watch the butter as it browns to avoid bitterness.

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