Description
A warm, sweet, and slightly tart dessert filled with juicy pears and mixed berries, topped with a golden, buttery oat crumble. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting treat any time of year.
Ingredients
- Ripe pears, peeled and sliced
- Mixed berries (fresh or frozen—blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries)
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar (white or brown)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour (to thicken)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- For the crumble topping:
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced pears and berries with lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Spread the fruit mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
- Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the juices thicken.
Notes
- Can add chopped nuts like pecans or almonds to the topping for extra crunch.
- Apples can be mixed with pears for a fall variation.
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of maple syrup to the fruit mixture.
- Use certified gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Swap butter for coconut oil or vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in the oven for best topping texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
