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Mary Berry Pear Crumble Recipe

Mary Berry Pear Crumble
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Pear crumble is a classic British dessert where tender baked pears are topped with a crunchy crumble made from flour, butter, and sugar. Mary Berry’s recipe adds a touch of simplicity and elegance, letting the natural sweetness of the pears shine through.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

For the Crumble Topping:

  • 150g plain flour
  • 100g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 75g demerara sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F.
  2. Prepare the Pears:
    • Peel, core, and slice the pears.
    • Place them in a medium baking dish and toss with lemon juice, sugar, and ground cinnamon (if using).
  3. Make the Crumble Topping:
    • In a mixing bowl, add the flour and cubed butter.
    • Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
    • Stir in the demerara sugar.
  4. Assemble the Crumble:
    • Spread the crumble topping evenly over the pears, ensuring all the fruit is covered.
  5. Bake the Crumble:
    • Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pears are bubbling.
  6. Serve and Enjoy:
    • Let the crumble cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with custard, cream, or vanilla ice cream.

Find it online: https://britishrecipeshub.co.uk/mary-berry-pear-crumble/