Description
This pear crumble features a delightful contrast of soft, juicy pears and a crispy almond-infused crust, all topped with a rich caramel sauce.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb (900 g) pears
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (175 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 g) ground almonds
- 5 tbsp (75 g) butter
- 1/3 cup (80 g) sugar
- Pinch of cardamom
- 1/3 cup (80 g) sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) water (for caramel sauce)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and peel the pears. Dice them into small cubes.
- In a saucepan, combine diced pears with 2 tbsp brown sugar and a pinch of cardamom. Cook over low heat until the pears soften and their juices reduce into a thick syrup, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix 6 oz flour, 1.7 oz ground almonds, 2.8 oz sugar, and 2.6 oz butter. Use your fingers to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Do not press it together; it should remain crumbly.
- Spread the cooked pears evenly in a baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the top without pressing it down.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown.
- While the crumble is baking, prepare the caramel sauce. In a saucepan, combine 2.8 oz sugar and 2 tbsp water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber color.
- Remove from heat and carefully whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream (the mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir in 1 tbsp butter until smooth.
- Once the crumble is baked, let it cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with warm caramel sauce and serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
- For best results, do not press the crumble topping; it should remain loose and crumbly.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- The caramel sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 35