Apple and Pear Crumble

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Enjoy a delightful apple and pear crumble that's perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make dessert combines the sweetness of apples and pears with a crunchy topping, offering a warm and comforting treat. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible experience.
Apple and Pear Crumble
TIMINGS:
• Prep Time: 15 mins.
• Cooking Time: 40 mins.
• Total Time: 55 mins.
SERVINGS: Serves: 6 - 8 people.
INGREDIENTS:
For the Fruit Mix.
• 5 cup (500g/17 ½ oz) 4 Bramley Apples, cut into 2cm/ ¾ inch pieces.
• ¼ cup (75g/2 ½ oz) Light Brown/White Sugar
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 3 (200g/7 oz) Ready to Eat Pears, peeled and chopped or 1 tin (410g/14 oz) Pears, drained and chopped into cubes.
The Crumble Topping.
• 1 cup (150g/5oz) Plain/All Purpose Flour.
• 1 cup (150g/5 oz) Porridge Oats.
• ¾ cup (200g/7 oz) Butter, frozen and grated.
• ¼ cup (50g/1 ½ oz) Light Brown Sugar
• ¼ cup (75g/2 ½ oz) Caster Sugar.
Serve
• Custard/Whipped Cream/Ice Cream.
Oven Temperatures.
Preheat the oven:
• Fan Oven: 170°C/340°F
• Oven: 190°C/380°F
• Gas Mark 5
METHOD:
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sliced apples, sliced pears (if not using tinned), brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and the sugar slightly caramelised, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Transfer the cooked fruit mixture into a baking dish, approximately 5 inches x 8 inches in size, spreading it out evenly. If using tinned pear stir it into the apple.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the plain flour, oats, brown sugar, and caster sugar for the crumble topping.
4. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. For larger chunks, which I prefer, adjust to your liking. Alternatively, a pastry cutter can be used.
5. Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the fruit in the baking dish.
6. Place the dish in a preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling with caramelised fruit.
7. Allow the crumble to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
8. Serve your Apple and Pear Crumble warm, either on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
9. Mmm, Scrummy!!!
STORAGE:
• The crumble will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• The crumble can be frozen, cooked or uncooked, for 3 to 4 months.

[@susanmcdermott3668]

One of my favourite pudding’s xxx

[@ScrummyTV]

Mine too love rhubarb and strawberry crumble too x

[@susanmcdermott3668]

@@ScrummyTV haven’t tried it this way but it sounds scrumptious xxx

[@kathydean6491]

Who says you can't have dessert for lunch?!😅 This is what we had (w/o the pears) for lunch on Sunday 😊 This delightful dessert was so quick and easy to make. Served with a "blanket" of warm custard...and of course a scoop of ice cream. The perfect "comfort food" for a cold winters day! ❤
P.S. so quick...I didn't pre- cook the apples.

[@ScrummyTV]

My mum never precooked that apples either and still delicious. Glad you enjoyed it. Crumble is one of the nicest and easiest desserts :)

[@kathydean6491]

Absolutely agree 😊