Easy Delicious Pear Crumble (Printable Version)
Warm pears and crunchy walnut-oat topping come together for an irresistible dessert, perfect with ice cream.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pear Filling
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6 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 cm cubes
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Juice of ½ lemon
→ Crumble Topping
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½ cup chopped walnuts
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup rolled oats
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Generously butter an 8x8 inch baking dish, preferably ceramic.
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Peel, core, and cut the pears into 1.5 cm pieces. Place them in a medium bowl and toss with lemon juice and cornstarch to thicken the filling. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, chopped walnuts, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Scatter the crumble topping evenly over the pears, breaking up large clumps. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until edges are bubbling and topping is golden brown.
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Cool the crumble for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
# Additional Notes:
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For a crisper topping, chill the crumble mixture before baking.