Spiced Chai Pear Crumble
This warming dessert combines juicy ripe pears spiced with chai tea spices under a buttery oat crumble topping that bakes to golden perfection. It is a fragrant and comforting fall dessert that fills the kitchen with the most incredible spiced aroma.
Tender chai spiced pears topped with a golden buttery oat crumble for an irresistible and easy fall dessert.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
fruit
crumble
sweetener
spices
Instructions
Prepare the Pear Filling
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly butter a 9 inch square baking dish or equivalent sized oven safe dish. In a large bowl toss the sliced pears with a quarter cup of the brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of the chai spice blend, and a squeeze of lemon juice until the pears are evenly coated. Pour the pear mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
Make the Crumble Topping
In the same bowl combine the rolled oats, all purpose flour, remaining brown sugar, and remaining teaspoon of chai spice. Add the cold butter cubes and use your fingertips to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some larger pea sized butter pieces remaining. These butter pieces are what create a wonderfully textured crumble topping.
Assemble and Bake
Scatter the crumble topping evenly over the pear filling, covering all the fruit completely. Do not press the crumble down as keeping it loose allows it to crisp up beautifully in the oven. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is deep golden brown and the pear filling is bubbling around the edges.
Rest and Serve
Remove the crumble from the oven and allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. This resting time allows the fruit filling to thicken slightly as it cools. Serve warm in bowls topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of lightly whipped cream for the ultimate cozy fall dessert experience.
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