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Ginger Pear and Almond Crumble

13 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 1HR 29MINS

Ginger Pear and Almond Crumble

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4.5

2 ratings
I adapted this recipe from Maida Heatter’s recipe in her book Pies and Tarts. The ginger gives what would be a ho-hum fruit dessert a warm, tingly kick. Crystallized ginger is the key. It has an intense ginger flavor that turns up the volume of the pears.
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I adapted this recipe from Maida Heatter’s recipe in her book Pies and Tarts. The ginger gives what would be a ho-hum fruit dessert a warm, tingly kick. Crystallized ginger is the key. It has an intense ginger flavor that turns up the volume of the pears.
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1HR 29MINS

Total Time

$1.08

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
All-Purpose Flour
40 g
All-Purpose Flour
plus 2 Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
100 g
Granulated Sugar
Ground Ginger
1/4 tsp
Ground Ginger
Unsalted Butter
4 Tbsp
Cold Unsalted Butter
cut into small cubes
Sliced Almonds
70 g
Sliced Almonds, sliced
Crystallized Ginger
2 Tbsp
Crystallized Ginger
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp juice per 6 servings
Water
2 Tbsp
Water
Corn Starch
1 tsp
Corn Starch
Bartlett Pears
5
Firm Bartlett Pears
or Comice or Anjou pears
Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
1/4 tsp
Ground Nutmeg
Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
as needed
Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
239
Fat
12.8 g
Protein
3.0 g
Carbs
28.2 g
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Garlic & Zest
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8x8 baking dish with Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray (as needed) and set aside.
step 2
Place the All-Purpose Flour (40 g), Granulated Sugar (100 g), Ground Ginger (1/4 tsp), and Unsalted Butter (4 Tbsp) into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.
step 2 Place the All-Purpose Flour (40 g), Granulated Sugar (100 g), Ground Ginger (1/4 tsp), and Unsalted Butter (4 Tbsp) into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.
step 3
Transfer to a bowl and with your fingers, work the mixture, squeezing to create a lumpy, crumbly texture. Add the Sliced Almonds (70 g) and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to top the crumble.
step 3 Transfer to a bowl and with your fingers, work the mixture, squeezing to create a lumpy, crumbly texture. Add the Sliced Almonds (70 g) and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to top the crumble.
step 4
Peel the Bartlett Pears (5)and halve them with a sharp knife. Cut the halves in half again and remove the core and stem. Cut pears into thin slices lengthwise.
step 4 Peel the Bartlett Pears (5)and halve them with a sharp knife. Cut the halves in half again and remove the core and stem. Cut pears into thin slices lengthwise.
step 5
Transfer the pears to a large bowl and sprinkle with the juice from the Lemon (1).
step 5 Transfer the pears to a large bowl and sprinkle with the juice from the Lemon (1).
step 6
Finely mince the Crystallized Ginger (2 Tbsp).
step 6 Finely mince the Crystallized Ginger (2 Tbsp).
step 7
Add the minced ginger and toss together. Sprinkle the pears with Ground Cinnamon (1/2 tsp) and Ground Nutmeg (1/4 tsp).
step 7 Add the minced ginger and toss together. Sprinkle the pears with Ground Cinnamon (1/2 tsp) and Ground Nutmeg (1/4 tsp).
step 8
In a small bowl, mix the Water (2 Tbsp) and Corn Starch (1 tsp) together to form a slurry. Pour over the pears and toss to coat the pears with the slurry and spices. Transfer the pears to the prepared baking dish.
step 8 In a small bowl, mix the Water (2 Tbsp) and Corn Starch (1 tsp) together to form a slurry. Pour over the pears and toss to coat the pears with the slurry and spices. Transfer the pears to the prepared baking dish.
step 9
Liberally sprinkle the almond topping over the pear filling. Bake for 50 minutes to an hour until the fruit is tender, but not mushy and the topping is a warm, golden color.
step 9 Liberally sprinkle the almond topping over the pear filling. Bake for 50 minutes to an hour until the fruit is tender, but not mushy and the topping is a warm, golden color.
step 10
If the fruit is tender, but the topping is pale, place it under the broiler for 4 to 5 minutes to get a little color.
step 11
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla or a drizzle of cream.
step 11 Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla or a drizzle of cream.
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