Baked Pears with Walnut Oatmeal Crumble Topping
A delightful dessert that transforms ripe pears into a warm, satisfying treat topped with a crunchy, sweet oatmeal mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears, halved and cored
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Optional: Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pears by placing them cut side up in a baking dish.
- Mix the oats, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a medium bowl.
- Combine the mixture until the oats are evenly coated and the sugars are distributed.
- Assemble by spooning the oatmeal mixture over the pear halves.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pears are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
Choose ripe but firm pears for best texture. Adjust sweetness depending on the ripeness of pears. Gently mix the topping to maintain texture.