Caramel Pear Grumble Dessert

Celebrate the pear during the fall and holidays with this easy-to-make crumble/crisp like dessert.

Ever wonder why the pear seems to take a back seat to holiday dishes?

Let’s face it – if you’re talking fruit desserts from fall through the holidays, it’s pretty much pumpkin, apple or cranberry 24/7. But I say, don’t wait until January to embrace the pear!

According to USA Pears, most varieties of pears are in season starting in August or September – some are only around until early winter though a few are available through the start of summer. 

This easy­ to­ make “grumble” comes by way of my co-­blogger, Serena who created a recipe inspired by a children’s book.

Now, over the years, I’ve dabbled in fruit buckles, cobblers, slumps, crumbles and crisps but never heard of a grumble. The thick batter is very fruit heavy and the top layer is a mixture of brown sugar, butter and hot water.

No matter what you call it, it’s quick to whip together, smells wonderful while baking and produces a caramel crust that’s really divine.

Dare I suggest, worthy of your Thanksgiving, Hanukkah or Christmas dessert table?  

Caramel Pear Grumble Dessert

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• Author: Deanna Segrave-Daly
• Yield: 16 servings 1x

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Celebrate the pear during the fall and holidays with this easy-to-make crumble/crisp like dessert.

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Ingredients

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• 2/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
• 6 ripe pears, cored and diced (about 4½ – 5 cups)
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• ¾ cup boiling water

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add buttermilk and whisk until smooth (batter will be very thick.) Fold in pears and mix well. Spread batter into ungreased 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. In a heat-proof bowl, add brown sugar and butter. Pour water over top and stir until melted. Pour mixture over top of batter (do not mix.) Bake for 45 minutes.

Do you use pears in desserts? 

And here are some more ways to spread the pear love:

PEAR & MEYER LEMON BREAD
GINGER PEAR APPLESAUCE
CARDAMOM PEAR PANCAKES

 Do use pears in dessert recipes? What’s your favorite way to serve them?