Spiced Pear Ginger Crumble (Printable Version)
Juicy pears and ginger beneath a golden oat crumb, sweetened lightly for a wholesome dessert.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit Filling
01 - 4 ripe pears, sliced
02 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Crumble Topping
04 - 1 cup rolled oats
05 - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
06 - 1/3 cup brown sugar
07 - 1/4 cup coconut oil or plant-based butter
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
02 - Toss sliced pears with grated ginger and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Arrange the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
03 - Combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and coconut oil or plant-based butter in a separate bowl. Mix until a crumbly texture forms.
04 - Distribute the topping evenly over the prepared pears.
05 - Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the pears are tender.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick to assemble and bakes in under an hour
- Naturally dairy-free and simple to make vegan
- Packed with warming spices and boosted with fiber-rich oats
- Easily adaptable with other fruits like apples or peaches
02 -
- Naturally vegan and easy to make gluten free if you swap the flour
- Low in added sugar and high in fiber thanks to oats and whole wheat
- Keeps well stored in the fridge for several days
03 -
- I learned to chill the crumble topping for ten minutes before baking which makes it even crunchier when baked.
- If your pears are underripe let them sit a day or two with an apple in a brown paper bag for quicker ripening.
- Do not skip the fresh ginger it is the magic touch that sets this crumble apart.