Jamie Oliver Apple and Pear Crumble
Jamie Oliver’s apple and pear crumble is a baked dessert made with a layer of cooked apples and pears topped with a buttery crumble mixture and baked until golden and crisp.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
For the Fruit Filling
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- 4 apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
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- 3 pears (peeled, cored, and sliced)
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- 75g brown sugar
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- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Crumble Topping
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- 150g plain flour
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- 100g cold butter (cubed)
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- 75g brown sugar
Optional additions:
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- Oats
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- Chopped walnuts or pecans
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- Nutmeg
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- Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). This temperature allows the fruit to soften while the topping becomes golden and crisp.
Peel, core, and slice the apples and pears into evenly sized pieces. Similar-sized slices help the fruit cook evenly.
Place the apples and pears in a large bowl. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice, then toss gently until evenly coated.
Spread the fruit mixture evenly in a medium-sized baking dish, ensuring an even layer.
Place the flour and butter in a bowl. Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Stir the brown sugar into the crumble mixture. If using oats or nuts, add them at this stage.
Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the fruit. Avoid pressing it down too firmly so it remains light and crisp.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
Let the crumble rest for 10 minutes before serving. This helps the fruit filling settle and improves texture.
Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/apple-and-pear-crumble/