Pear Almond Crumble Dessert (Printable Version)

Tender pears with spiced filling crowned by a crunchy almond crumble for a comforting treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 6 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Crumble Topping

08 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
10 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds
11 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly butter a 9-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sliced pears with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until evenly coated. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - Combine flour, rolled oats, sliced almonds, light brown sugar, ground ginger, and salt in a medium bowl. Add cold cubed butter and rub into the dry ingredients with fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the pears. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
05 - Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns overripe pears into something golden and irresistible without any fuss.
  • The almond crumble adds a nutty crunch that feels fancier than the effort required.
  • It fills your kitchen with the kind of warmth that makes everyone wander in asking whats baking.
  • You can throw it together on a weeknight and still feel like youve made something special.
02 -
  • Keep the butter cold until the moment you mix it in, warm butter makes the topping greasy instead of crumbly.
  • Dont skip the cornstarch, without it the pears release too much liquid and the bottom turns soupy.
  • If your pears are very ripe, reduce the sugar slightly to avoid overly sweet filling.
03 -
  • Use a mix of pear varieties for more complex flavor, Bosc holds its shape while Bartlett breaks down into jammy sweetness.
  • Toast the almonds for a few minutes before mixing them into the topping if you want even deeper nuttiness.
  • A splash of bourbon or rum in the fruit filling adds warmth without tasting boozy after baking.

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