Pear Almond Crumble Miso (Printable Version)
Juicy pears topped with a crunchy almond crumble and drizzled with a sweet miso glaze.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit Filling
01 - 5 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Almond Crumble
06 - 1 cup rolled oats
07 - ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
08 - ½ cup sliced almonds
09 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
10 - ⅓ cup brown sugar
11 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Miso Glaze
12 - 2 tablespoons white miso paste
13 - ¼ cup pure maple syrup
14 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
15 - 1 tablespoon water
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch baking dish.
02 - Toss sliced pears with lemon juice, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Spread mixture evenly in baking dish.
03 - Combine oats, flour, sliced almonds, brown sugar, and salt in another bowl. Add cold diced butter, rubbing mixture with fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
04 - Sprinkle crumble mixture evenly over the pear filling.
05 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until topping is golden and filling is bubbling.
06 - While baking, whisk miso paste, maple syrup, butter, and water in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth and warmed through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Drizzle warm miso glaze over hot crumble. Serve immediately, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This crumble feels like sharing a cozy secret with a friend who loves a hint of umami in their desserts
- The perfect balance of tender fruit and crunchy almond topping makes every bite a little celebration
02 -
- Cold butter is essential for that perfect crumbly topping texture—don't skip chilling it before mixing
- Whisk the miso glaze slowly and gently so it doesn't separate or get grainy; patience here makes all the difference
03 -
- The key to a perfect crumble topping is rubbing the butter into the dry ingredients just enough to keep some pebbly crumbs
- Drizzle the miso glaze while the crumble is still hot to let it soak in and add that perfect sticky finish