Description
Enjoy a warm and wholesome Pear & Apple Breakfast Crumble that combines tender fruit with a crunchy oat and nut topping. This vegan and gluten-free recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or a comforting dessert, bursting with fall flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Mixture
- 2 ripe pears (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (for topping)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the crumble evenly.
- Prepare fruit mixture: In a large bowl, combine the chopped pears and apples with lemon juice, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Toss well to coat all the fruit with the spices and flavorings.
- Assemble fruit layer: Transfer the coated fruit mixture into a lightly greased 8×8-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly to form the base of the crumble.
- Make crumble topping: In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, almond flour, chopped nuts, melted coconut oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly combined.
- Top the fruit: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit layer in the baking dish, covering all areas for a consistent crunch.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the fruit is tender and the topping turns golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the crumble cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with yogurt or plant-based milk.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour with oat flour or whole wheat flour to suit your preference.
- For a nut-free version, omit the nuts or replace them with sunflower seeds for crunch.
- Serve the crumble with a dollop of yogurt or a splash of plant-based milk to add creaminess.
