Pear crumble with ginger
4 servings
60 minutes
Pear crumble with ginger is a refined combination of the softness of baked pears and the light spiciness of pickled ginger. This dessert originates from British cuisine, where crumble became popular during World War II due to the simplicity and availability of ingredients. In this recipe, pears are first lightly caramelized to achieve a delicate sweetness and then baked under a crispy topping made of butter, flour, and sugar with added ground ginger. Fresh lime zest and juice add a special touch that refreshes the flavor and balances the sweetness. Serving it with custard makes the dish even cozier and more harmonious. It is perfect for warm family evenings or entertaining guests, offering them a delightful blend of textures and aromas.
1
Peel and cut 4 good ripe pears into pieces.
- Pears: 4 pieces
2
Chop 5 pieces of ginger in syrup finely.
- Pickled ginger (gari): to taste
3
Peel the lime and squeeze out the juice.
- Lime: 1 piece
4
Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
5
Sift the flour into a bowl and add 90g of sugar, salt, and ground ginger.
- Wheat flour: 225 g
- Sugar: 190 g
- Salt: pinch
- Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon
6
Cut cold unsalted butter into pieces and rub it into the flour mixture with your hands until you get a mixture that resembles fine crumbs.
- Butter: 115 g
7
To make the filling, boil water and 100g of sugar, then carefully add pieces of pear and poach for a couple of minutes.
- Water: 100 ml
- Sugar: 190 g
8
Add crushed ginger, lime zest, and juice to the pot and mix.
- Pickled ginger (gari): to taste
- Lime: 1 piece
9
Place the mixture in one large heatproof dish or four small ones.
10
Sprinkle the crumbs over the fruits, placing it high in the center of the dish and leaving space at the edge for the caramel to bubble.
11
Bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the pears are cooked and the topping is golden.
12
Serve with custard.
- Custard (creme patissiere): to taste