This delicious Mary Berry Pear Crumble is a quick and easy dessert that combines soft, juicy pears with a crispy hazelnut topping. Using simple, common ingredients, you can whip up this heartwarming dish in no time, making it perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm with creamy custard for a comforting treat!
Ingredients Needed
- 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and quartered lengthways
- 100g (1/2 cup) dark brown soft sugar
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 250g (2 cups) plain flour
- 150g (10 tbsp) cold butter, cut into chunks
- 75g (1/3 cup) dark brown soft sugar
- 50g (1/2 cup) chopped hazelnuts
- Custard, to serve
How To Make Pear Crumble
- Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas 4).
- Prepare the Pears: Lay the pears in a medium ovenproof dish snugly. Scatter over 100g (1/2 cup) of dark brown soft sugar, then pour over the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Mix with your hands to coat the pears well.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a large bowl, tip in the flour and rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in 75g (1/3 cup) dark brown soft sugar and chopped hazelnuts.
- Assemble the Crumble: Scatter the crumble mixture over the pears, ensuring it remains crumbly and not packed too tightly.
- Bake: Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden and the pears are cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm with custard.
Recipe Tips
- Choose Ripe Pears: Make sure your pears are ripe for the best flavor and texture. They should be slightly soft to the touch.
- Don’t Pack the Crumble Topping: When adding the crumble mixture, avoid pressing it down too hard. This keeps it light and crumbly when baked.
- Use Cold Butter: Ensure your butter is cold when making the crumble topping. This helps achieve a better crumbly texture.
- Try Different Nuts: Feel free to swap the hazelnuts for other nuts like almonds or walnuts for a different flavor and crunch.
- Serve Immediately: For the best experience, serve the crumble warm right out of the oven with fresh custard. This enhances the flavors and makes it more enjoyable.
How To Store Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover Pear Crumble cool until it reaches room temperature. Then, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Allow the Pear Crumble to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, or place it in a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 2 months. To serve, thaw the crumble overnight in the fridge before enjoying.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
- Calories: 297
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 7mg
- Potassium: 298mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 53g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 33g
- Protein: 3g
Try More Mary Berry Recipes:
- Mary Berry Olive Oil Cake
- Mary Berry Pear Tarte Tatin
- Mary Berry Cherry Pie
- Mary Berry Blackcurrant Jam Recipe
Mary Berry Pear Crumble
Description
This delicious Mary Berry Pear Crumble is a quick and easy dessert that combines soft, juicy pears with a crispy hazelnut topping. Using simple, common ingredients, you can whip up this heartwarming dish in no time, making it perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm with creamy custard for a comforting treat!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas 4).
- Prepare the Pears: Lay the pears in a medium ovenproof dish snugly. Scatter over 100g (1/2 cup) of dark brown soft sugar, then pour over the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Mix with your hands to coat the pears well.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a large bowl, tip in the flour and rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in 75g (1/3 cup) dark brown soft sugar and chopped hazelnuts.
- Assemble the Crumble: Scatter the crumble mixture over the pears, ensuring it remains crumbly and not packed too tightly.
- Bake: Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden and the pears are cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm with custard.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Pears: Make sure your pears are ripe for the best flavor and texture. They should be slightly soft to the touch.
- Don’t Pack the Crumble Topping: When adding the crumble mixture, avoid pressing it down too hard. This keeps it light and crumbly when baked.
- Use Cold Butter: Ensure your butter is cold when making the crumble topping. This helps achieve a better crumbly texture.
- Try Different Nuts: Feel free to swap the hazelnuts for other nuts like almonds or walnuts for a different flavor and crunch.
- Serve Immediately: For the best experience, serve the crumble warm right out of the oven with fresh custard. This enhances the flavors and makes it more enjoyable.
Mary Berry Pear Crumble