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Pear Crumble - A Pretzel-tastic Fall Fruit Dessert

Pear crumble is simple to make and is a showstopper on a Thanksgiving dessert table. This pear crumble recipe uses nuts, oats and, of course, OMG! Pretzels for the topping. The mix of soft fruit and crunchy crumble topping is a win! 

You'll be saying OMG! because…

  • Baked pear crumble is easy to make and a delicious fall dessert!
  • It's low in sugar but still indulgent!
  • You can make it even better if you serve it with ice cream or whipped cream!

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We know that when you are feeding the people you love, you want to give them the best. That's why using the best ingredients in our recipes is so important to us. The things to focus on when making this pear crumble recipe are:

A group of ripe, red pears with a slightly mottled skin resting on a speckled granite countertop, conveying freshness and a natural texture.

The pears. Be sure to use ripe pears for a naturally sweet pear crumble. If you can't find ripe pears, add a tablespoon of sugar to the fruit before you put the pear crumble in the oven. We like to use red pears, but you can use any ripe variety. Peel and core the pears before chopping them for this pear crumble recipe. 

Glass bowls on a speckled countertop hold caramelized mini sausages, chopped nuts, oats, butter cubes, and brown sugar, suggesting baking ingredients.

The pretzels. The pretzels add a special crunch and flavor to the pear crumble topping. We opted for Salty Butterscotch OMG! Pretzels because they lend warm notes to the pear crumble recipe, as well as a hint of vanilla. Crush the pretzel nuggets slightly before adding them to the oats, nuts and butter to round out the topping for this pear crumble recipe.

Recipe steps for apple crumble. Step 1: Chopped apples in a bowl. Step 2: Sugar and flour in a mixing bowl. Step 3: Mix apples. Step 5: Topped with crumble. Step 6: Baked dish on a counter. Step 7: Finished apple crumble dessert.

How to Make Pear Crumble

  • Peel, core and cube the pears. You want the pieces of pear to be about the same size so the pear crumble recipe cooks evenly. 
  • Add the pears to a bowl with lemon juice and cornstarch. PRO TIP: The cornstarch prevents the pear crumble from being too juicy. 
  • Make the baked pear crumble topping. In a bowl, combine the nuts, oats, cubed butter and crushed OMG! Pretzels. 
  • Pour the pear mixture into a baking dish and then add the crumble topping. 
  • Bake the pear crumble on 350 for 40 minutes.
  • Serve warm. Add whipped cream or ice cream to the side if you like.

Pretzeltastic Pear Crumble Variations

  • Make this an apple and pear crumble by swapping three pears for apples. 
  • Use Sweet & Salty OMG! Pretzels in the pear crumble topping if you like cinnamon with your fall fruit desserts.

Pear Crumble Recipe FAQs

Can I use unripe pears in a crumble? Expand

You can use unripe pears in a crumble if you add some sugar to the recipe before you bake the fruit. If you prefer to limit the amount of sugar you need for the pear crumble recipe, use ripe pears.

Can you freeze pear crumble? Expand

You can freeze the pear crumble if it has been baked and fully cooled. Let it defrost on the counter at room temperature before you serve it.

How do you make pear crumble? Expand

You make pear crumble by chopping fruit and adding a crunchy topping - usually with oats - then baking the whole thing.

What is the secret to good crumble? Expand

We think the secret to a good crumble is ripe fruit and the ultimate crunchy topping. Our seasoned sourdough pretzel nuggets are the special secret to a good crumble because they have a light airy crunch and amp up the flavor of the crumble's topping that can sometimes be boring.

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Pear Crumble Recipe

WPRM Recipe 41414

Pear Crumble Recipe

 

Pear crumble is the perfect fall fruit dessert. It’s naturally sweet, has a variety of textures and can be served family style for holiday gatherings. Baked pear crumble makes serving family and friends easy.


  • 6 pears, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the crumble topping:

  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup oats
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup Salty Butterscotch OMG! Pretzels, (crushed)
  • 2 tbsp butter

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Lightly butter an oven-safe 9x10 baking dish.

  3. Peel, core and cube the pears. You want the pieces of pear to be about the same size so the pear crumble recipe cooks evenly.

  4. Add the pears to a bowl with lemon juice and cornstarch. If your pears are not ripe, this is when you add the sugar to ensure your pear crumble will be sweet.

  5. In a bowl, combine the nuts, oats, cubed butter and crushed OMG! Pretzels for the pear crumble topping.

  6. Pour the pear mixture into your prepared baking dish.

  7. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the pears until the fruit is evenly covered.

  8. Bake on 350 for 40 minutes or until the crumble topping is lightly browned and the pears are cooked through.

  9. Serve the pear crumble warm. Make it even more decadent with ice cream or whipped cream on the side.


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Pear Crumble Recipe

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