Pear and almond crumble

A soft pear crumble with a crunchy almond topping, low in sugar and without excess butter. Comforting and fragrant, it is an indulgent yet balanced autumn dessert, rich in fibre, to enjoy warm.

Prep: 15 min  |  Cooking: 30 min  |  Servings: 6  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 299 kcal · 6 g protein · 35 g carbohydrate · 14 g fat

Ingredients

• 5 pears
• 120 g of rolled oats
• 60 g of ground almonds
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Peel and dice the pears and place them in a dish with the cinnamon.
2. Mix the oats, ground almonds, coconut oil and maple syrup until the texture is sandy.
3. Spread this crumble over the pears.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden. Serve warm.

Nutritional benefits

This crumble swaps white flour and butter for oats, ground almonds and a little coconut oil, gaining fibre, plant protein and healthy fats. Sugar is reduced thanks to the maple syrup and the natural sweetness of the pears, which are rich in fibre (pectin). The result is a warm, indulgent dessert that is far more filling and balanced than a traditional crumble.

Variations and substitutions

• With apples, red berries or pear and chocolate.
• Nut-free: replace the ground almonds with more oats.
• Vegan: it already is (coconut oil).
• More protein: add seeds or a scoop of protein powder.

Storage and make-ahead

This crumble keeps for 3 days in the fridge and is reheated in the oven to bring back the crunch. Delicious warm with plain yoghurt or banana nice cream for a complete dessert.

💡 Good to know

Choose very ripe, fragrant pears: they are enough to sweeten the dessert. Do not pack the crumble mixture down too much so that it stays crunchy.

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The foods in this recipe: pears · oats · almonds · oil · maple syrup.

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