Description
These Baked Pears with Walnut Oat Crumble are a delicious, healthy dessert featuring tender baked pears topped with a crunchy, nutty crumble. The perfect combination of sweetness and texture, this recipe is great for a cozy fall treat or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pears:
- 4 ripe pears (Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou are ideal)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- For the Walnut Oat Crumble:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for a gluten-free version)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the pears:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the pears in half and remove the cores with a melon baller or spoon. Place the pear halves cut-side up in a baking dish. Drizzle with maple syrup or honey, and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg (if using). - Make the walnut oat crumble:
In a medium bowl, combine the oats, chopped walnuts, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine. Add the butter (or coconut oil) and vanilla extract, then use your fingers or a fork to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. - Top the pears:
Spoon the crumble mixture generously over each pear half, pressing it down slightly to pack it in. - Bake the pears:
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the crumble is golden brown. - Serve:
Remove the pears from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve warm, optionally topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Vegan option: Use coconut oil in place of butter for a dairy-free and vegan version.
- Gluten-free option: Use almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend in the crumble topping.
- Sweetener options: Adjust the sweetness to your taste by using maple syrup, honey, or another preferred sweetener.
- Topping ideas: Serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce, a scoop of ice cream, or a sprinkle of extra cinnamon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pear half with topping
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg