Easy Pear Crumble
Jan 22, 2026
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This Easy Pear Crumble is the perfect cozy dessert for any season, especially the holidays and winter months! Featuring tender Bosc pears perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and topped with a buttery, crispy oat crumble, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
This recipe is simple, fast to assemble, and delivers that delicious, warm, nostalgic flavor everyone craves.
The Pear Crumble is sponsored by USA Pears.
Pears aren’t just sweet; they are a nutritional powerhouse. Be sure to eat the skin, to maximize fiber intake found in fresh pears.
Health Benefits of Pears:
- Fiber Powerhouse: An excellent source of dietary fiber (around 6g per medium pear!), which aids digestion, promotes gut health, and helps with constipation.
- Heart Health: Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol and rich in fruits and vegetables that contain fiber, may reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Immune Health: One medium pear contains 8% of the Daily Value for vitamin C, an antioxidant that plays a role in immune health and is important for cell growth and repair from oxidative damage.
Learn more on their health benefits here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best pears to use for this recipe?
We recommend Bosc pears because their firm texture helps them hold their shape perfectly during the baking process, ensuring your filling isn’t too mushy.
Can I make the filling ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the filling and the topping separately and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator overnight. Assemble and bake the crumble right before you plan to serve it for the best results.
How should I serve pear crumble?
This crumble is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
Substitutions and Variations
Pears and Fruit
- Holiday Tartness Variation: For a festive touch, add 1/2 of frozen cranberries to the pear filling before baking.
Topping and Flour
- Gluten-Free Option: For a gluten-free crumble, substitute the all-purpose flour in the topping with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Protein Power: For a heartier flavor with added protein, use 1/2 cup of almond flour in place of 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour.
- Extra Crunch: Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the dry topping mixture for extra crunch.
- Oats Note: Quick oats can be used in a pinch, but old-fashioned rolled oats provide the best, most defined texture.
Vegan and Spice
- Vegan Alternative: For a vegan crumble, use chilled solid coconut oil, cut into small cubes, instead of melted butter. Rub the oil into the flour mix until coarse crumbs form.
- Spicier Taste: Add 1/2 tsp of ground ginger to the filling spices for a spicier, more festive taste.
Ingredients Needed to Make Pear Crumble Recipe
Filling
- 2 ½ lbs Bosc pears (6 large or 10-12 small pears, diced
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light or dark brown sugar, lightly packed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour, fluffed, spooned and leveled
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Crumble Topping
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, fluffed, spooned and leveled
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ⅓ cup light or dark brown sugar
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp coarse Kosher salt (if using table salt, use half the amount)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
How to Make This Easy Pear Crumble at Home
Step 1: Prep the oven and pears. Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Lightly grease and 8X8 inch baking dish or 9-inch round pie dish. In a large bowl, combine the chopped pears.
Step 2: Next, create the filling. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg to the bowl of pears. Toss gently until all the diced pears are evenly coated. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish.
Step 3: Then, mix the crumble topping. In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork until the mixture is fully incorporated and looks like coarse, thick crumbs.
Step 4: Finally, bake to perfection. Evenly sprinkle the entire crumble topping over the pear filling. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pear filling is bubbling around the edges. Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the delicious sauce to thicken!
For more ways to enjoy pears, be sure to try the elegant Pear Galette, learn a new savory favorite with the Savory Bosc Pear Salad with Bacon & Toasted Pecans, serve Caramelized Pears & Blue Cheese Tarts at your next gathering or try the quick Sweet and Easy Caramelized Air Fryer Pears in 20 Minutes for a quick dessert.
Why We Love USA Pears
Nobody knows pears better than USA Pears. USA Pears represents more than 700 growers across Washington and Oregon — growing 10+ varieties. 87% of all fresh U.S. pears come from the Northwest. The pear growers of the Northwest bring their backgrounds in science, agriculture, education, environmental stewardship, and finance to the mission of producing better fruit for consumers around the world.
Easy Pear Crumble
Ingredients
- Filling
- 2 ½ lbs Bosc pears 6 large or 10-12 small pears
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light or dark brown sugar lightly packed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour fluffed, spooned and leveled
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Crumble Topping
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour fluffed, spooned and leveled
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ⅓ cup light or dark brown sugar
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ tsp coarse Kosher salt if using table salt, use half the amount
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep the oven and pears. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or 9-inch round pie dish. In a large bowl, combine the chopped pears.
- Step 2: Create the filling. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg to the bowl of pears. Toss gently until all the pear slices are evenly coated. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish.
- Step 3: Mix the Crumble Topping
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork until the mixture is fully incorporated and looks like coarse, thick crumbs.
- Step 4: Bake to Perfection
- Evenly sprinkle the entire crumble topping over the pear filling. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pear filling is bubbling around the edges. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving—this allows the delicious sauce to thicken!
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Nutrition
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