Gluten-Free Pear Crumble with oats (easy & crunchy)
This gluten-free pear crumble is an easy fall dessert that combines a juicy fruit filling and a buttery oat crumble topping that bakes until golden and crunchy. Made with simple ingredients, comes together quickly and can be made ahead of time. Perfect to serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or on its own. It's a perfect pear dessert for potlucks or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 6 medium pears, seeded, peeled, and chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the topping:
- 1 cup gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- For the fruit filling: In a medium bowl, place peeled, seeded, and chopped pears, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Mix and transfer to a 9” baking dish or similar.
- For the crisp topping: In another bowl, mix gluten-free oats, gluten-free all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the diced cold butter and rub it with your fingertips until crumbs form. Or place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until crumbs form.
- Place the mixture in the baking dish over the pears and sprinkle with chopped toasted almonds or walnuts (optional).
- Bake for 40-50 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 warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
Notes
Storing: Store leftovers covered in a baking dish or an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a medium oven before serving.