Cranberry Pear Crumble
This warmly spiced cranberry pear crumble is the perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors making it ideal for autumn and winter gatherings. Zingy fresh cranberries are tossed with cubes of ripe, juicy pears and a trio of warming spices to create a delicious and comforting combination.
This isn’t any normal pear crumble. It’s a pear crumble with a holiday twist. If I haven’t mentioned it enough, I love pears! I seriously can’t get enough of them. I feel they are the perfect fruit for desserts.
Let’s talk a little bit about this crumble. The blend of sweet and tart fruits is complemented by the buttery crumble topping, adding a satisfying textural crunch and depth of flavor.
Each spoonful of this dessert is like a warm hug on a cold evening. It’s comforting and filling and sometimes I have to have two bowls!
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sliced almonds, roughly chopped
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 4 medium firm pears, peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon or orange juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- Vanilla ice cream or gelato