Pear and Ginger Crumble
Sweet ripe pears are tossed with warming fresh ginger and a touch of brown sugar then blanketed under a golden oat and butter crumble in this deeply comforting autumnal dessert. It is best served warm from the oven with a generous pour of cold heavy cream or a spoonful of clotted cream.
Tender spiced pears baked under a buttery oat crumble topping for the ultimate cozy cottagecore pudding.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
filling
crumble
Instructions
Prepare the Pear Filling
Toss the chopped pears with the grated fresh ginger and 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar in a baking dish, spreading them into an even layer. Allow to sit for 5 minutes so the juices begin to release and the ginger permeates the fruit.
Make the Crumble
Combine the rolled oats, flour, and remaining brown sugar in a bowl. Add the cold cubed butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles rough clumpy breadcrumbs with some larger irregular pieces. These uneven lumps create the best crunchy crumble texture.
Assemble and Top
Spread the crumble mixture evenly over the pear filling, covering all the fruit generously right to the edges of the dish. Do not press the crumble down as keeping it loose allows air to circulate and create a crunchier finish.
Bake Until Golden
Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes until the crumble is deep golden brown and the pear juices are visibly bubbling up around the edges. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving warm with cream or custard.
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