Pear Crumble
By norsegal8
Everyone loves apple crisp, and this variation with pears is sure to become a family favorite as well. It's warm, comforting and just the right way to end dinner on a chilly fall evening, There's a high ratio of crumble to fruit here; if you prefer more fruit, simply double the amount of filling.
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Ingredients
- TOPPING
- 1 cup pecan pieces (3 3/4 ounces)
- 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- FILLING
- 8 Bartlett or Anjou pears, peeled, cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
TOPPING
Toast the pecan pieces in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and aromatic. Let the pecans cool, then combine them with the flour, cinnamon, brown sugar and oats. Cut in the butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs, about the size of peas.
FILLING
Mix the pears with the sugar, lemon juice, flour and cinnamon. Pour the filling into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the topping over it.
Bake the crumble for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the topping has become golden brown and crunchy and the fruit is bubbly.