Crispy Pears with Caramelized Ginger
10 servings
90 minutes
Crispy pears with caramelized ginger is a dessert that combines the tenderness of baked fruits with the exquisite taste of sweet ginger. This dish originates from European cuisine, where caramelized fruits are often used to create warm, cozy treats. Baked pears infused with cinnamon and sugar become soft and juicy, while the crispy almond-oat crust adds a contrast of textures. Caramelized ginger gives the dessert a spiciness and slight heat, complementing the sweetness of the fruits. The dish is perfect for winter evenings when you crave something warming and aromatic and can also be a wonderful ending to a festive dinner. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or delicate creamy sauce.
1
In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, half of the cinnamon, and half of the salt. Add diced butter and quickly mix with your hands, preventing the butter from melting. Add oats, almonds, and diced ginger. Mix well and refrigerate for a while.
- Wheat flour: 0.5 glass
- Brown sugar: 0.5 glass
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Sea salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Butter: 120 g
- Rolled oats: 1 glass
- Ground almonds: 0.5 glass
- Crystallized ginger: 50 g
2
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. In a bowl, mix sugar, starch, remaining cinnamon, and salt. Peel the pears and cut them into small cubes, then transfer to the bowl with the sugar mixture. Mix well and transfer to an oval baking dish. Sprinkle with the mixture from the fridge on top and bake in the oven for 50 minutes. Serve warm.
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
- Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Sea salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Pears: 1.8 kg
