Ingredients
Pear Mixture
- 5 medium pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Crumble Topping
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (can use granulated sugar if preferred)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, diced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Pears: Place the peeled, cored, and sliced pears into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the lemon juice evenly over the pears to add brightness and prevent browning.
- Make Crumble: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Add the cold, diced butter and work it into the flour mixture using your fingers until pea-sized lumps form, creating a coarse crumble texture.
- Assemble and Bake: Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the pears in the baking dish. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown and the pear mixture is bubbling around the edges.
- Serve: Remove the crumble from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of cream or half-and-half for extra richness.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears to ensure they hold their shape during baking.
- Feel free to substitute brown sugar with granulated sugar for a less molasses flavor.
- To make the crumble topping even crispier, chill the butter before mixing.
- This dessert can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American