Ingredients
Pears
- 5 large Bartlett pears
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Crumble
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 – 1 ¼ cups gluten free all-purpose baking flour (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and set aside a 9-inch pie dish for baking.
- Prepare Pears: Peel and core the pears, then slice them into strips and halve each strip for an even texture. Place the sliced pears into a large mixing bowl.
- Toss Pear Ingredients: Add lemon juice, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt, vanilla, and cornstarch to the pears. Toss well until all pears are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Make Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine softened butter and white sugar using a fork until smooth. Add 1 cup of gluten-free flour, cinnamon, and salt, mixing until crumbly. Add up to 2-4 tablespoons more flour if needed to achieve a crumbly texture.
- Assemble: Transfer the pear mixture to the prepared pie dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the pears.
- Bake: Place the pie dish on a cookie sheet to catch any spills and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Notes
- For a cleaner oven, place the pie dish on a cookie sheet as the pear filling can bubble over.
- You can use any variety of pears, but Bartlett pears are preferred for their sweetness and juiciness.
- This recipe uses gluten-free flour, but you can substitute with regular all-purpose flour if preferred.
- Butter should be softened to room temperature for easier mixing of the crumble topping.
- The crumble topping consistency should be crumbly but not dry; add more flour as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
