Overripe Pear Crumble Recipe With Almonds

Name: 📋Overripe Pear Crumble Recipe With Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 2 lb matured pears; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp flour; 1 pinch salt; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup flour; 3 oz butter; 1 cup almond; 1 pinch salt

Published: Jan 25, 2021 · Modified: Jan 11, 2023. 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.

Overripe pear crumble served on a plate baking dish on the bakground

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Wondering what to do with overripe pears?
Why crumble is good for overripe fruits?
Ingredients for the overripe pear crumble
How to make the pear crumble
For the top crust of the crumble
Top tips for making an overripe fruits crumble
How to serve it
Other recipes you can make with ripe pears
Savory pear recipes
More fruits, vegetables and flowers 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!

Ingredients for the overripe pear crumble

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

How to make the pear crumble

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

For the top crust of the crumble

In a blender mix all the ingredients for the crust
Lay over the pears
Bake for 1 hour at 350 F - 180 C

process steps for cooking the pear crumble

Top tips for making an overripe fruits crumble

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

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

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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