Description
Delectable mary berry pear crumble combines sweet European pears with a buttery, crisp topping that melts in your mouth. Simple ingredients and classic British baking techniques create a comforting dessert you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) pears, cored, peeled (optional), and sliced
- 175 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 75 g (⅓ cup) light brown sugar
- 100 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 50 g (¼ cup) rolled oats (optional)
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) with the rack centered for optimal heat distribution.
- Fruit Preparation: Slice pears uniformly and immediately coat with lemon juice to preserve color and enhance flavor profile, then gently combine with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Filling Assembly: Spread the seasoned pear mixture evenly in a lightly greased 9-inch (23-centimeter) baking dish, ensuring a smooth, consistent layer.
- Crumble Creation: Blend flour and cold unsalted butter using fingertips until achieving a coarse, sandy texture, then incorporate light brown sugar and rolled oats, continuing to mix until a rustic, crumbly consistency develops.
- Topping Application: Liberally distribute the crumble mixture over the pear filling, guaranteeing complete and uniform coverage for a delectable textural contrast.
- Baking Process: Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the topping turns golden-brown and fruit edges begin to bubble, signaling the dessert is perfectly cooked and ready to serve.
Notes
- Prevent Pear Browning: Immediately toss sliced pears with lemon juice to maintain fresh, vibrant color and prevent oxidation.
- Master Crumble Texture: Use cold butter and work with fingertips to create sandy, pebble-like clusters for the perfect crispy topping.
- Check Doneness Carefully: Look for golden-brown crumble surface and bubbling fruit edges as reliable indicators of complete baking.
- Serve Temperature Tip: Allow crumble to cool for 15-20 minutes after baking to let filling set and develop richer, more intense flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg