Baked Pears with Ginger Crumble

Pears topped with a warm, gingery oatmeal crumble, then baked to perfection - a simple and flavorful alternative to the traditional apple crumble.

We bought some pears on sale, so I wanted to make some sort of dessert using pears. When I saw this recipe on Good Cheap Eats, I knew that's what I would make. It's actually somewhat similar to the Quick Apple Crisp and Quick Peach Cobbler, except those two use more oats and this recipe uses more flour. Well, you know me - I'm always up for some experimentation! I also liked the ginger flavor of the topping. It made our mouths water as we waited in eager anticipation! Next time I make this dessert, I'd probably add more oats to give the topping some extra texture and decrease the amount of topping. Now, don't get me wrong - these pears are great, but I like a bit more fruitiness and texture. :)

What's your favorite type of fruit crumble?

Baked Pears with Ginger Crumble

by CJ Huang

Pears topped with a warm, gingery oatmeal crumble, then baked to perfection - a simple and flavorful alternative to the traditional apple crumble.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
			2	pears, sliced
		1/4 cup		flour
		1 tablespoon		butter
		1 teaspoon		ginger, ground
		1/4 cup		brown sugar
		1/4 cup		oatmeal

Methods:

1. Gather all materials.
2. Place pears in a greased baking dish.
3. Mix together remaining materials, and spoon over pears evenly.
4. Bake at 375F for 30 minutes.