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    Overripe Pear Crumble Recipe With Almonds

    Published: Jan 25, 2021 · Modified: Feb 9, 2025. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    This pear crumble uses overripe pears but it’s also good for using up any overripe fruits you have in the house. Cinnamon, brown sugar and a crunchy topping.

    This pear crumble uses overripe pears but it's also good for using up any overripe fruits you have in the house. Cinnamon, brown sugar and a crunchy topping.

    Overripe pear crumble served with cream
    Jump to:
    • Wondering what to do with overripe pears?
    • Why crumble is good for overripe fruits?
    • Ingredients
    • Step by step instructions with images
    • Top tips
    • How to serve it
    • Other recipes you can make with ripe pears
    • Savory pear recipes
    • More fruits dessert recipes
    • 📋Overripe Pear Crumble Recipe With Almonds

    Wondering what to do with overripe pears?

    This summer I was at my sister cottage up the mountain where they have a very productive pear tree. We were eating pears for days and even feeding them to the horses. Still, we couldn't finish them and they were slowly going bad.

    I had the idea of making an overripe pear crumble, and they were all gone in a flash!

    Why crumble is good for overripe fruits?

    • The shape of the chopped fruit doesn't matter, so you can remove the bad parts of the fruit and only use the good ones. This way, you can use most of the fruits even if they are already damaged and reduce the waste to the minimum.
    • It is easy and fast to do so you can make it in no time. If you need to use a lot of fruit, you already have enough fruits to peel and cut. The rest of the cooking process is quickly done. Let it cook for 1 hour while you do all the other things you need to do.
    • You would have most of the ingredients already in the pantry so you don't need to go shopping. If you don't have brown sugar you can substitute with normal sugar and almond with any other nuts
    • You can have a crumble anytime: breakfast, dessert, snack. Multiple times a day and it will be gone in a flash!
    overripe pear in a bowl

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb - 1 kg matured pears
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon flour
    • 1 pinch of salt

    For the topping

    • 3 oz - 80 gr butter
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup flour
    • 1 cup almond
    • 1 pinch of salt
    topping ingredients in the blender

    Step by step instructions with images

    Preparing the fruit

    1. Peel the pears and cut them in chunks
    2. Put them in a ceramic baking pan
    3. Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of flour and 1 pinch of salt, stir well
    Chopped pears mixed with flour and cinnamon

    For the top crust

    1. In a blender mix all the ingredients for the crust
    2. Lay over the pears
    3. Bake for 1 hour at 350 F - 180 C
    Crumble with topping ready to go into the oven

    Top tips

    • Since overripe fruits are usually very sweet I don't add too much sugar. If you like it sweet, you can add more.
    • As I mentioned before you can substitute almond with other nuts and brown sugar with the regular one
    • Bake in a nice ceramic baking dish as the crumble is served in its own baking dish since it cannot be removed without ruining the look
    ceramic dish to make pear crumble
    • I add salt to give depth to the flavour, if you don't like it, don't add it
    • I do like the top very crunchy, you can cook it for less if you like it softer
    crunchy topping of the pear crumble

    How to serve it

    Serve this pear crumble still warm with vanilla or chocolate ice cream or some extra fresh fruits.

    The flour that was mixed with the pear, create a nice sweet creamy smooth texture around the cooked pear.

    The crunchy top completes the structure of this dessert giving it a perfect balance.

    Other recipes you can make with ripe pears

    If you are looking for more ideas on what to make with ripe pears, here is a list of other recipes I make to use up overripe fruits:

    • Italian apple cake: this is an apple cake/cupcake which is mainly made with apples. You can really enjoy the taste of the fruit. You can substitute the apples with pears, or any other fruit you need to use up.
    • Peach Tarte Tatin with Calvados and Pistachios: this is the classic Tarte Tatin recipe usually made with apples. In the summer I make it with peaches, and it is delightful. Try to make it with pears, it is very good.

    Savory pear recipes

    There are also some very nice savory recipes you can make with overripe pears. Here are some ideas:

    • Healthy chicken wraps: when I want to use up some leftover chicken, I mix it with a salad and make wraps. Chicken can be very dry, especially if it is boiled or roasted and leftover from the day before. Fruits into a leftover chicken salad add freshness and moisture. Pears are a great option.
    • Black rice with apple, avocado, and carrots: this is such a healthy salad. It can be served as a vegetarian meal or as a side for a barbecue. Substitute the apples with pear and add some strong cheese like blue cheese, Parmesan, or Pecorino. You will be surprised how good it is.
    • Pear and cheese: in Italy, we say: "Al contadino non far sapere quanto e' buono il formaggio con le pere" which translates: "don't let the farmer know how good are pears with cheese". Because if he finds out, he will eat all the pears himself. Try to serve pears with some fresh chunks of Parmesan cheese, just don't invite the farmers!
    pears and Parmesan cheese on a cutting board

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    overripe pear crumble

    📋Overripe Pear Crumble Recipe With Almonds

    4.76 from 29 votes
    Laura Tobin
    Servings 8 people
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
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    This pear crumble uses overripe pears but it's also good for using up any overripe fruit you have in the house. Cinnamon, brown sugar and crunchy topping. 
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    Equipment

    • Pyrex Baking Dishes
    • Vegetable Peeler
    • Braun blender
    • Measuring mugs
    • Mini Measuring Set

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 lb matured pears
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon flour
    • 1 pinch salt

    For the crust on top

    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup flour
    • 3 oz butter
    • 1 cup almond
    • 1 pinch salt

    Instructions
     

    Prepare the pears

    • Peel the pears and cut them in chunks
      2 lb matured pears
    • Place them in a ceramic baking pan
    • Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of flour,1 pinch of salt, stir well
      1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 pinch salt

    For the top crust

    • In a blender mix all the ingredients for the crust
      ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ cup flour, 3 oz butter, 1 cup almond, 1 pinch salt
    • Lay it over the pears

    Bake and serve

    • Bake for 1 hour at 350 F - 180 C
    • Serve still warm with vanilla or chocolate ice cream

    Video

    Notes

    • Since overripe fruits are usually very sweet I don't add too much sugar. If you like it sweet, you can add more.
    • As I mentioned before you can substitute almond with other nuts and brown sugar with the regular one
    • Bake in a nice ceramic baking dish as the crumble is served in its own baking dish since it cannot be removed without breaking it
    • I add salt to give depth to the flavour, if you don't like it, don't add it
    • I do like the top very crunchy, you can cook it for less if you like it softer
    • Serve still warm with vanilla or chocolate ice cream

    Nutrition

    Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 6gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 295IUVitamin C: 4.9mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Brian Jones

      April 22, 2019 at 7:47 am

      5 stars
      Crumbles are great for using up banged up fruit... We always get pears by the bucket load form friends in the village with trees, looking forward to trying this then.

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 22, 2019 at 4:17 pm

        I love those type of friends

        Reply
    2. Fiorenza

      April 24, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      Oh crumble, I'm a fan. A crumble with overripe pears, what a good idea, I hadn't thought of it. And all the ingredients are perfect for me, I have some overripe pears and almonds available too (these never fail in my kitchen) .. thanks!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 24, 2019 at 6:07 pm

        Thanks. Me too I always have almonds in my cupboard

        Reply
        • Ishita paul

          November 07, 2023 at 4:27 am

          5 stars
          What a beautiful way to use the overripe pears.
          I don’t like throwing or wasting food.

          Reply
          • Laura

            November 07, 2023 at 6:19 am

            Thank you, wasting food is such a bad habit. I always look for solutions

            Reply
    3. Chef Mireille

      April 24, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      I love learning about recipes that helps me utilize food past their prime. I hate wasting food and having to throw them away. I am definitely saving this recipe for the next time I have some over ripe pears!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 24, 2019 at 9:37 pm

        Thank you, I do agree. I hate waste

        Reply
      • Laura

        April 25, 2019 at 6:15 am

        Thanks, I also hate wasting food

        Reply
    4. Beth Neels

      April 25, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love crisps and crumbles! Eric hates overripe pears so this is perfect to make with all of my overripe pears this summer! I haven't made a pear jam or butter. I suppose you could, but I'm not sure how it would be!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 26, 2019 at 6:47 am

        Yes, they were good. Pear butter sounds interesting. I will wait for the recipe

        Reply
    5. Claudia Canu

      April 26, 2019 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      Crumbles are indeed a great idea for using overripe fruits. I usually make it with apples, but after seeing your recipe I want to try it out with pears. Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 26, 2019 at 5:36 pm

        Thank you, let me know what you think

        Reply
    6. Chris Stauffer

      March 20, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      I would never had thought that pears would make a good crumble. But it was delicious! The crumble topping was wonderful and the pears were quite tasty.
      I used sliced almonds and I chopped them manually, which made the texture of the crumble quite lovely.

      Reply
      • Laura

        March 20, 2020 at 8:00 pm

        Thank you so much, I love to have feedback from my readers

        Reply
    7. Marianne

      May 24, 2020 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      Delicious. I made it for a lunch with friends and everyone loved it! I also loved the salmon and zucchini recipe. Never thought of making zucchini in the microwave, but it’s perfect for those days I don’t really have time for cooking

      Reply
      • Laura

        May 24, 2020 at 11:29 am

        Marianne, thank you for letting me know. I love to receive feedback from my readers. It is very motivating

        Reply
    8. Simone Tobie

      October 21, 2020 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      Loved it! Both my children and I thoroughly enjoyed this recipe, it had the right amount of crispness and crunchiness that we all love and I will most certainly be making this again! ❤️

      Reply
      • Laura

        October 21, 2020 at 1:16 pm

        Simone, thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate that you took the time to let me know. I am delighted to hear.

        Reply
    9. Simone Tobie

      November 29, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      Hey Laura! You're welcome! It deserves to have the rating as it put a smile on our faces 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura

        November 29, 2020 at 3:28 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    10. Mel

      May 24, 2021 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      Keen to try this one. I have been wondering what to do with my overripe pears. Just wondering if pistachios would be to overpowering to swap for the almonds. Also have you every cooked the crumble in an airfyer?

      Reply
      • Laura

        May 24, 2021 at 11:50 am

        Hello Mel, thank you for your comment. Pistachios would be great, not too powerful at all. That is a great alternative. Unfortunately I do not have an air fryer so I never tried. I will email you if I do.

        Reply
        • Mel

          May 25, 2021 at 5:09 am

          Fantastic, I will give it a go in the airfyer using pistachios and let you know

          Reply
          • Laura

            May 25, 2021 at 10:55 am

            Excellent, please do leave a note here below. I would love to hear the outcome

            Reply
    11. Heather Engelhardt

      March 15, 2022 at 1:03 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made this over and over again. Fabulous recipe! I use almond meal And only realised you use whole almonds when I saw the photos just now. I love that it uses the natural sweetness of the pears.

      Reply
      • Laura

        March 15, 2022 at 6:31 am

        Thank you for your comment. Almond meal is also a good option, the only difference is that the almond are not peeled. More fibers! Yes, the overripe pear are so sweet that you do not need to add much more sugar

        Reply
    12. Evelyn

      December 25, 2022 at 5:00 am

      4 stars
      So glad I found this recipe, I had pears that were about to be to soft for eating, I didn’t have the mixer but I had almond flour and melted the butter so I could combine your ingredients by hand and it was delicious. Last minute I added slivered almonds for texture and I needed to use them as they had been in my fridge not getting used.

      Reply
      • Laura

        December 27, 2022 at 8:00 am

        Thank you for your comment; I love to hear from my readers. Adding the slivered almonds was a great idea

        Reply
    13. Killoran

      August 02, 2023 at 2:40 am

      5 stars
      I found this recipe while googling what to do with my overripe pears. Halfway through making it I discovered I didn't have the almonds I thought I had. So here's a heads up... pecans work well as a substitute. It was delicious, and the smell was incredible while baking.

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 02, 2023 at 5:32 am

        Fantastic! Thank you for your comment. That is a great suggestion

        Reply
    14. Lee

      August 13, 2023 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      Doubled the cinnamon. So simple and tastes just right, not too sweet.

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm

        Thank you for your comment. Yes, I like fruit desserts not too sweet so you can taste the natural sweetness of the fruits

        Reply
    15. Susan Steele

      September 18, 2023 at 2:51 am

      5 stars
      A friend gave me a huge bag of overripe pears. Tried this recipe today & it was so good & so easy to make. Thank you so much for posting this recipe!

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 18, 2023 at 6:22 am

        Thank you for your comment and rating. It really helps my blog grow. I am delighted to hear you like it

        Reply
    16. Georgie A

      March 08, 2024 at 4:40 am

      5 stars
      this was so frickin good man. my mom and i slapped this together in like 10 minutes after making dinner and now our sad pears that were on deaths door got a new life! and you don't have to wait eons for it to cool down, a win win! twas absolutely delish, highly recommend

      Reply
      • Laura

        March 08, 2024 at 6:45 am

        Thank you for your comment. I am glad you like it

        Reply
    17. Dana

      September 04, 2024 at 2:04 am

      Can I substitute old fashioned or quick oats for the almonds?

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 04, 2024 at 5:16 pm

        Sure, give it a try

        Reply
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