A classic pairing of pears and ginger makes this Pear and Ginger Crumble recipe a dessert you will not soon forget. Serve warm right out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat. Easy enough to make on a weeknight too.
Think gooey, not-to-sweet, rustic and textural nirvana. Pear and Ginger Crumble is one of those desserts you can serve with ice cream because it’s not over the top sweet.
This crumble recipe is hands a favorite dessert by anyone who has tried it. The crunchy topping with oats really makes it special.
The pears and freshly grated ginger leave you wondering why you haven’t put these two ingredients together previously. They are a magical pairing.
Bosc pears are the perfect choice for the pear crumble.
The flesh of the Bosc pear is more dense than other pears, which makes them perfect for baking.
Bosc pears also have a complex flavor, which is not overwhelmed when using a strong spice like cinnamon.
Ingredients for Pear and Ginger Crumble
Pantry Ingredients
all-purpose flour – you will use this in the crumble topping and the filling, where it will thicken the juices from the pear.
old-fashioned oats – make sure they are not quick cooking oats, which will turn to mush
dark brown sugar – it has more of a deep, molasses flavor than light brown sugar
ground cinnamon – make sure it’s fresh
table salt
granulated sugar – only used in the filling
Fresh Ingredients
Bosc pears – do not substitute other types of pears, the flesh of the Bosc pear holds up perfectly while baking
butter – I highly recommend using high quality butter like Kerrygold, you will taste the difference in your baked goods
fresh lemon juice – do not use the bottled kind
How To Make Pear and Ginger Crumble
Step One: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare an 8 x 8 baking pan by spraying with cooking spray.
Step Two: For the topping, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and work together with your hands until the ingredients resemble a crumble. Set aside.
Step Three: For the filling, combine pear slices, lemon juice, and ginger in a large bowl. Add the sugar and flour and toss to blend.
Step Four: Transfer the pear mixture to the baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the pears. Bake crumble until the pears are tender and the topping is golden brown, about 40 minutes.
Step Five: Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, with ice cream if desired.
Recipe Tips
Peel pears with a potato peeler and then slice them into 1″ thick pieces. They do not have to be uniform in size whatsoever.
Toss sliced pears immediately with lemon juice to keep them from browning.
Let the crumble rest for about 15 minutes before digging in with a spoon.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Look at that topping. I guarantee it will be your favorite part!!
There will not be any leftovers so you might want to make two.
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A classic pairing of pears and ginger makes this Pear and Ginger Crumble recipe a dessert you will not soon forget. Serve warm right out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat. Easy enough to make on a weeknight too.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Cooling Time15 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pear and Ginger Crumble, Pear Crumble
Servings: 8
Calories: 237kcal
Author: Cathy
Ingredients
Crumble:
1/4 cupall-purpose flour
2/3cupold-fashioned oats
1/2cuppacked dark brown sugar
1tspground cinnamon
1/4 tsptable salt
3 tbspsbutter
Filling:
3lbsfirm, but ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1" thick slices
1tbspfresh lemon juice
1tbspfreshly grated ginger
1/4cupgranulated sugar
1/4 cupall-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare an 8 x 8 baking pan by spraying with cooking spray.
For the topping, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and work together with your hands until the ingredients resemble a crumble. Set aside.
For the filling, combine pear slices, lemon juice, and ginger in a large bowl. Add the sugar and flour and toss to blend.
Transfer the pear mixture to the baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the pears. Bake crumble until the pears are tender and the topping is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, with ice cream if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pear and Ginger Crumble
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237Calories from Fat 58
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.4g10%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 11.2mg4%
Sodium 39.3mg2%
Potassium 24.6mg1%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 4.3g18%
Sugar 28.8g32%
Protein 2.1g4%
Vitamin A 3.8IU0%
Vitamin C 7.5mg9%
Calcium 3.3mg0%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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