Description
Spiced Pear and Ginger Crumble is a warm and comforting British dessert featuring tender, ripe pears baked with fragrant spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, all topped with a buttery, golden crumble. This dessert perfectly balances sweetness and subtle warmth, making it an inviting treat especially during cooler months.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 4 cups ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the crumble evenly.
- Prepare Pear Filling: Place the peeled and sliced pears into a baking dish. Add granulated sugar, lemon juice, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Toss all ingredients together thoroughly so the pears are evenly coated with the spice mixture and the cornstarch.
- Make Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, and salt. Mix these until the texture resembles coarse crumbs with a buttery consistency.
- Assemble the Crumble: Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the spiced pear mixture in the baking dish, covering it generously.
- Bake: Bake the assembled crumble in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the crumble topping turns golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld beautifully and the topping set a bit.
Notes
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to complement the sweet spices and add creaminess.
- For added texture and flavor, try mixing chopped walnuts or pecans into the crumble topping before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
