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Spiced Pear Berry Crumble

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A cozy, rustic dessert made with tender spiced pears and juicy mixed berries baked beneath a golden, buttery oat crumble topping.

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the sliced pears and mixed berries with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the fruit mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit layer.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Let the crumble cool slightly before serving. Serve warm on its own or with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

  • Use firm pear varieties like Bosc or Anjou for best texture.
  • Drain canned pears well and reduce sugar slightly if substituting for fresh.
  • Add chopped pecans or sliced almonds for extra crunch.
  • A pinch of ground ginger or cardamom adds deeper spice flavor.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in a 325°F oven for 10–15 minutes to maintain a crisp topping.
  • Freeze cooled crumble tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.

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