Apple and Pear Crumble with a Cinnamon Topping
Warm apple and pear filling with a crisp cinnamon crumble topping.
This fruit crumble combines tender apples and pears with a crisp, buttery topping. The source allows several fruits, but this version pairs apples and pears and uses a measured oat-free crumble so the fruit flavour stays clear. Cut fruit into even pieces and bake until the juices bubble at the edges and the topping is golden. Rest briefly before serving so the filling thickens. Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Toss apples and pears with fruit sugar, cinnamon and vanilla in a baking dish. Mix flour, crumble sugar and salt. Rub in cold butter with fingertips until coarse crumbs form. Scatter crumble evenly over fruit without pressing it down. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until topping is golden and fruit juices bubble around the edges.
Recipe card
Apple and Pear Crumble with a Cinnamon Topping
Equipment: Measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, a sharp knife, and the pan or baking dish specified in the method
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare fruit
Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Toss apples and pears with fruit sugar, cinnamon and vanilla in a baking dish.
Make crumble
Mix flour, crumble sugar and salt. Rub in cold butter with fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
Top fruit
Scatter crumble evenly over fruit without pressing it down.
Bake
Bake 35 to 40 minutes until topping is golden and fruit juices bubble around the edges.
Rest and serve
Cool 10 minutes before serving warm.
How to tell when it is ready
Cool 10 minutes before serving warm.
Tips
- Heat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix flour, crumble sugar and salt.
- Scatter crumble evenly over fruit without pressing it down.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes until topping is golden and fruit juices bubble around the edges.
Troubleshooting
- If topping browns early, cover loosely with foil.
- If fruit is still firm, bake 5 to 10 minutes longer.
Substitutions
- Use dairy-free baking block.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for the crumble.
Variations
- Add a handful of oats to the topping.
- Use a pinch of nutmeg with the cinnamon.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with vanilla ice cream.
- Add warm custard.
- Offer plain yoghurt.
- Pair with tea.
Make ahead
Prepare components ahead and store safely. Refrigerate leftovers covered for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven to re-crisp topping.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers covered for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven to re-crisp topping.
Food safety
Cool promptly and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use other fruit?
Yes. Use a similar weight of plums, berries or a mix, adjusting sugar to the fruit’s sweetness.
How should I store apple and pear crumble?
Refrigerate leftovers covered for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven to re-crisp topping.
Serve with vanilla ice cream. Refrigerate leftovers covered for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven to re-crisp topping.
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