Ingredients
6-7 large Bosc pears, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup salted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced pears, bourbon, lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Toss well to coat the fruit evenly.
Step 3: Transfer the pear mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading them out into an even layer.
Step 4: In another bowl, combine the oats, flour, and dark brown sugar. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it forms pea-sized crumbs.
Step 5: Stir in the chopped pecans if using.
Step 6: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the pears.
Step 7: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pear juices are bubbling around the edges.
Step 8: Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken.
Notes
Ensure your pears are firm but ripe for the best texture. If using very sweet pears, you may reduce the granulated sugar by 2 tablespoons.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
