Easy Cardamom Pear Crumble

I love finding simple desserts that feel a little bit special, and this Easy Cardamom Pear Crumble is definitely one of them. The warm, fragrant cardamom pairs beautifully with the sweet pears, creating a dessert that’s perfect for a cozy evening or a casual gathering. It’s so straightforward to make, even if you’re new to baking, you’ll be amazed at how easily this comes together.

Ingredients

• 6 medium ripe pears (like Bosc or Anjou), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a similar sized oven-safe dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced pears, granulated sugar, ground cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger. Toss gently to coat the pears evenly. Pour the pear mixture into the prepared baking dish.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt.
4. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers, a pastry blender, or a fork to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
5. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the pear mixture in the baking dish.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pear filling is bubbling and tender when pierced with a fork.
7. Let the crumble cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. It's delicious served warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.