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Pear crumble

Recipe Information

Description:
Pear crumble is a delicious African recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 30 minutes of prep time and about 30 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 14 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 14
Preparation Time 30 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Walnuts; Pears
Category Nuts, Fats, & Oils; Fruit
Meal Snack
Type Appetizer; Dessert
Cuisine African; American
Cook Method Braising; Broiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1/3 cup whole-wheat or all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 5 tablespoons canola oil

  • 3 1/2 pounds ripe but firm Anjou pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

  • 1/2 cup raisins

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons crystallized ginger, minced

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Mix the oats, walnuts, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Add the oil, and stir until uniform.

  • Mix the pears, maple syrup, raisins, flour, lemon juice, and ginger in a bowl. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and sprinkle the oat mixture over the pear mixture.

  • Bake until the pears are tender and the topping is golden, about 45-50 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 257 cal

  • Total fat: 9g

  • Saturated fat:1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 4g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 7mg

  • Potassium: 279mg

  • Carbohydrate: 46g

  • Fiber: 9g

  • Protein: 3g