Ingredients:

  • 1 kg Conference pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soft light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 200g plain white flour
  • 100g cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 100g soft light brown sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / gas mark 4 / 350°F.
  2. Combine flour and cold, cubed butter in a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the brown sugar. Set aside.
  3. Peel, core, and chop the pears into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped pears in the baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon (if using). Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the pear mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pear filling is bubbling.
  5. Let the crumble cool slightly before serving.