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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.
1HR 29MINS
Total Time
$1.08
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
All-Purpose Flour
1/3 cup
All-Purpose Flour
plus 2 Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup
Granulated Sugar
Ground Ginger
as needed
Ground Ginger
Unsalted Butter
4 Tbsp
Cold Unsalted Butter
cut into small cubes
Sliced Almonds
3/4 cup
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
as needed
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
as needed
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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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 (1/3 cup), Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup), Ground Ginger (as needed), 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 (1/3 cup), Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup), Ground Ginger (as needed), 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 (3/4 cup) 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 (3/4 cup) 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 (as needed) and Ground Nutmeg (as needed).
step 7 Add the minced ginger and toss together. Sprinkle the pears with Ground Cinnamon (as needed) and Ground Nutmeg (as needed).
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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American
Comfort Food
Shellfish-Free
Dessert
Fall
Vegetarian
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