Pear and Butterscotch Crumble 🍐🍯
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Description:
Indulge in the essence of fall with this delightful Pear and Butterscotch Crumble recipe. Elevating the classic crumble experience, it features homemade butterscotch sauce that adds a luxurious touch. The decadent sauce not only enriches the crumble but also doubles up as a versatile topping for ice cream or rice pudding. Get ready to savor every spoonful of this comforting dessert! 😋
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe pear
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 75g polenta
- 100g plain flour
- 100g butter
- Pinch of salt
- 75g sugar
- 90ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 75g almonds (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Butterscotch Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, cream, and vanilla extract.
- Heat the mixture gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Allow it to boil for three minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Prepare the Pears:
- Peel and core the pear, then slice it thinly.
- Toss the pear slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Assemble the Crumble:
- Arrange the pear slices in an ovenproof dish.
- If desired, sprinkle almonds over the pears.
- Drizzle the prepared butterscotch sauce generously over the pears and almonds.
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Make the Crumble Topping:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the polenta, flour, and sugar.
- Rub in 75g of butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the mixture.
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Bake the Crumble:
- Spread the crumble topping evenly over the pear mixture.
- Dot the remaining butter over the crumble topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
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Serve:
- Allow the crumble to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence!
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 657.4
- Fat: 35.4g
- Saturated Fat: 18.4g
- Cholesterol: 84.8mg
- Sodium: 177.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 84.5g
- Fiber: 9.2g
- Sugar: 42.1g
- Protein: 7.7g
Recipe Notes:
- You can customize this crumble by adding your favorite spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the pear mixture.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the almonds.
- Leftover butterscotch sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- This crumble is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Simply reheat before serving for that just-baked taste!
