Cinnamon Caramel Pear Crumble (Print)

Tender pears, cinnamon, and caramel baked beneath golden oat crumble for a warm, comforting dessert treat.

# Components:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 6 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
07 - 1/3 cup caramel sauce

→ Crumble Topping

08 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
09 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sliced pears with lemon juice, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and flour until the fruit is evenly coated.
03 - Spread the pear mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle caramel sauce across the fruit.
04 - Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Add cold, cubed butter and work it into the mixture using fingers or a pastry cutter until it forms coarse crumbs.
05 - Distribute the crumb mixture evenly over the pears.
06 - Bake for 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
07 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. For optimal enjoyment, serve warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick assembly with everyday ingredients from your pantry
  • No special equipment needed just a bowl and baking dish
  • Warm spices and caramel transform ripe pears into pure comfort
  • Crowd pleasing whether served alone or with ice cream
02 -
  • This crumble is high in fiber thanks to the oats and fruit
  • It freezes well so you can make ahead and bake off later
  • The flavors only improve as it sits making leftovers even more delicious
03 -
  • Cube and chill your butter in advance to get the perfect crumbly topping
  • Always taste your caramel sauce if it is too sweet a little lemon zest whisked in can balance it
  • Let your crumble sit uncovered for a few minutes out of the oven to help the topping crisp up even more
  • If you love cinnamon as much as I do try mixing a touch into both the filling and crumble layers for extra warmth in every spoonful

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