Gluten-Free Pear Crumble

This easy gluten-free pear crumble is made with juicy pears, fresh ginger, and a buttery almond flour crumble topping. The pears become tender and delicious in the oven while the topping turns golden brown and crisp. It’s a simple fruit dessert with no complicated steps.

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Fall pear ginger crumble

This gluten-free fruit crumble is super easy to make, with simple ingredients and no complicated steps. The dessert combines tender pears with a twist of fresh ginger and a buttery almond crumble topping, spiced with cinnamon. It’s the perfect fall treat, like this GF apple blueberry crumble.

The pear dessert is perfect when you need dessert for a crowd. It’s delicious, you can make it ahead of time, and don’t requires complicated equipment. It’s best to serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

Ingredients

Some NOTES about the main ingredients of this easy pear dessert:

• Almond flour: store-bought almond flour or finely ground homemade.
• Pears: ripe medium pears. Choose ripe but firm pears; they must keep their shape during baking.
• Ginger: fresh, peeled ginger.
• Lemon: fresh lemon juice.
• Butter: unsalted cold butter.
• Spices: ground cinnamon, but feel free to play with the spices.

How to make this easy fruit crumble

Preheat the oven to 350° F (180°C).

For the filling:

Place the peeled, seeded, cubed pears, grated ginger, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a 9-inch baking dish or similar and mix. Set aside.

For the crumble topping:

With a food processor: Add the gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugars, cinnamon, and cold diced butter. Pulse until coarse crumbs form.

By hand: In a medium bowl, mix gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugars, and the diced cold butter. Rub together with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Place the crumble on top of the fruit.

Cook for 40 minutes or until golden brown and the pears are bubbling.  Let the dessert rest for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.

Storing

Store the dessert covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. You can freeze it, but you may lose some crunch of the crumble topping. Reheat the dessert in a medium oven until warm.

Baking tips

• Pears: choose ripe but firm pears; we need them to maintain their shape but soften enough during baking.
• Sweetness: adjust sweetness with less or more sugar in the filling.
• Cold Butter for the topping helps create a crisp, crunchy topping. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator before adding it to the pears.
• Bake until bubbling: The topping must be golden brown and the pear filling bubbling.
• Let rest before serving: Allow the crumble to chill for about 10 minutes after baking. The filling will thicken as it cools.

FAQ

Do I have to peel the pears? Yes, it’s better for a softer texture.

Can I make this pear crumble without almond flour? Yes, you can replace it with additional gluten-free all-purpose flour. It will change the texture, and the almond flour adds a slightly nutty flavor.

Variations

• Fruit: replace part of the pears with blueberries or raspberries to add flavor and color. Could be fresh or frozen.
• Nuts: Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds to the crumble topping for extra crunch and flavor.
• Spiced: Feel free to play with spices. Add nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves for a warm flavor.

For more fruit desserts for a crowd

If you’re looking for more fruit desserts to share with family and friends, here are some delicious gluten-free recipes you’ll want to try.

• Apple blueberry crumble
• Plum crisp
• Apple Crisp
• Strawberry clafoutis

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