Ingredients
Gather these ingredients, and you’ll be well on your way to creating a dessert that tantalizes the senses and warms the soul.
- 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
If you’re out of cranberries, feel free to substitute with raspberries for a slightly different twist. And if you prefer gluten-free, simply replace the flour with almond flour.
Instructions
Follow these steps, and you’ll have a delicious dessert ready to enjoy in no time.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced pears, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and lemon juice. Toss until the fruit is well coated.
- Transfer the fruit mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the chilled butter cubes and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping over the fruit mixture, covering it completely.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling at the edges.
- Allow the crumble to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This resting time helps the flavors meld together beautifully, much like how my abuela would let her dishes sit so the spices could harmonize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International