Pear Crumble
8 servings
30 minutes
Pear crumble is a delightful dessert from European cuisine that combines the softness of baked pears with a crunchy topping made of oats and flour. Originally, crumble emerged in England during World War II when food restrictions led housewives to create simplified pies. Here, 'Conference' pears, known for their sweetness and juiciness, enhance the dessert's flavor while cinnamon adds warmth and a spicy aroma. Crumble pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of thick cream, creating a harmony of textures. It can be served as a sweet breakfast or an elegant end to dinner. Its simplicity in preparation and rich flavor make this dessert a favorite any time of year.
1
Cut the pears into small cubes, mix with corn flour, half the sugar, and all the cinnamon. Grease the bottom of the dish with butter and pour in the pears.
- Conference pears: 4 pieces
- Cornmeal: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 150 g
- Cinnamon: pinch
- Butter: 100 g
2
Mix the remaining room temperature butter with wheat flour, oats, and the remaining sugar to resemble a crumbly dough. Sprinkle this mixture over the pears and place the dish in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for twenty to twenty-five minutes.
- Butter: 100 g
- Wheat flour: 100 g
- Oat groats: 150 g
- Sugar: 150 g
