Cranberry Pear Crumble

Name: Cranberry Pear Crumble
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup sliced almonds, roughly chopped; ½ cup brown sugar, packed; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups fresh cranberries; 4 medium firm pears, peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon or orange juice; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; Vanilla ice cream or gelato

posted by Zainab Mansaray on Dec 10, 2024 0 comments »

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This warmly spiced cranberry pear crumble is the perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors making it ideal for autumn and winter gatherings. Zingy fresh cranberries are tossed with cubes of ripe, juicy pears and a trio of warming spices to create a delicious and comforting combination.

Hey there, and welcome back, friends.

You are in for a holiday treat!

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This isn’t any normal pear crumble. It’s a pear crumble with a holiday twist. If I haven’t mentioned it enough, I love pears! I seriously can’t get enough of them. I feel they are the perfect fruit for desserts.

I have made many pear desserts over the years like simple Baked Pears with Crunchy Oat Crumble, Pear and Raspberry Bread, Pear Crisp with Oat Crumb Topping, Pear Apple Pie, and this delicious Maple Spiced Pear Cake.

Crumbles are my go-to lazy dessert and I have one for every season of the year (like this Peach Raspberry Crumble, Blueberry Crumble, Blackberry Crumble, and Strawberry Crumble). Everyone needs a handful of easy desserts you can throw together with pantry ingredients that always make everyone happy.

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Let’s talk a little bit about this crumble. The blend of sweet and tart fruits is complemented by the buttery crumble topping, adding a satisfying textural crunch and depth of flavor.

Each spoonful of this dessert is like a warm hug on a cold evening. It’s comforting and filling and sometimes I have to have two bowls!

I love adding cranberries to my winter desserts because they add a zingy flavor that’s perfectly tart but not too tart.

My favorite way to serve crumble is warm with a scoop of my favorite vanilla ice cream. It’s a simple dessert that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

unsalted butter
sliced almonds
brown sugar & granulated sugar
salt
fresh cranberries
a few firm pears
all-purpose flour
lemon or orange juice
vanilla extract
ground cinnamon, ginger, and cloves
Optional for serving: vanilla ice cream or gelato

How to Make Cranberry Pear Crumble

Preheat the oven and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

A glass bowl with the crumble topping with a spatula.

Add all of the crumble ingredients to a medium-sized bowl. Mix until crumbly in appearance and there are no longer any dry pockets of flour remaining. Set aside.

A glass bowl of the pear and cranberry filling with a spoon.

Toss all of the filling ingredients into a large bowl. Toss until the fruit is evenly coated in the sugar and spices.

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Pour the filling into the greased baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.

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Sprinkle the crumble over the top of the fruit in an even layer. Bake the crumble on the center rack of the preheated oven until the topping is golden brown and the fruit juices are bubbling, about an hour.

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Make sure to allow the crumble to sit for at least 15-20 minutes after it comes out of the oven before serving. This gives the juices a chance to thicken.

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Serve the crumble warm or at room temperature.

How to Store

Leftover baked crumble keeps best in the refrigerator. Make sure to cover it or place it in an airtight container and enjoy it within 4-5 days. It can be reheated in the microwave or oven.

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What do you think of this delicious cranberry pear crumble recipe? What would you serve with a bowl of this crumble? Let me know in the comment section below.

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Happy holiday baking, friends!