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Baked Pears with Walnut Oat Crumble Recipe

Baked Pears with Walnut Oat Crumble Recipe
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Deliciously warm and comforting Baked Pears with Walnut Oat Crumble combine ripe pears with a spiced, buttery oat and walnut topping. Perfect as a wholesome dessert or a cozy breakfast treat, this recipe balances natural fruit sweetness with crunchy texture and hints of cinnamon.

Ingredients

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Pears

  • 2 medium-large ripe yet firm pears

Walnut Oat Crumble

  • 1/2 cup golden brown sugar (not packed)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature

For Serving (optional)

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Sweetened Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375° F (190° C). Prepare a medium-size baking pan that can comfortably hold 4 pear halves in a single layer without excessive empty space.
  2. Make Walnut Oat Crumble: In a medium bowl, combine the golden brown sugar, chopped walnuts, old fashioned oats, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the room temperature butter and mix with your fingertips until the mixture is fully incorporated and crumbly.
  3. Prepare Pears: Cut the pears in half vertically. Using a small ice cream scoop or spoon, carefully remove the seeds and some flesh from the center to create space for the crumble filling.
  4. Stuff Pears: Pour 5 to 6 tablespoons of water into the baking pan to keep the pears moist during baking. Place the pear halves cut side up in the pan. Spoon generous amounts of the walnut oat crumble into the hollow cavities of each pear half.
  5. Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on pear size, until the pears are tender but still hold their shape and the crumble is golden and crisp.
  6. Cool Slightly: Remove the pears from the oven and allow them to cool until they are warm to the touch.
  7. Serve: Transfer the pears onto serving plates. Stir the cooking juices in the pan to combine and spoon this sauce over the pears. Optionally, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert or a dollop of sweetened Greek yogurt for a breakfast option.

Notes

  • Baking time varies with the size and ripeness of the pears; check for tenderness by inserting a knife into the flesh.
  • Use firm but ripe pears like Bosc or Anjou for best results as they hold shape well when baked.
  • Sweetened Greek yogurt is a healthier alternative to ice cream for a breakfast serving.
  • Make sure butter is at room temperature to easily incorporate into the crumble mixture.
  • Stir the pan juices before spooning to mix up the natural sweetness that forms during baking.

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Keywords: baked pears, walnut oat crumble, autumn dessert, healthy dessert, fruit crumble, cinnamon pears, easy baked fruit

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