PISTACHIO AND VANILLA PEAR CRUMBLE WITH MAPLE CREAM

Your favourite pear crumble just got a healthy makeover. We’ve ditched the brown sugar, butter and cream, and replaced with heart-healthy olive oil, yoghurt and nuts for an extra health boost.

Serves 6-8


INGREDIENTS

4 large pears, sliced into thin wedges, skin left on, core removed.

1 tbsp vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped

½ tsp cinnamon, ground

½ cup golden raisins

¼ cup water

Juice of ½ lemon

Crumble

1.5 cup rolled oats

½ cup roughly chopped pistachios (optional)

3 tablespoons maple syrup

3 tablespoons coconut oil (soft) or olive oil

½ tsp cinnamon, ground

pinch of sea salt

Maple Cream

150g natural yoghurt

1 tbsp maple syrup


METHOD

1.Preheat oven to 190 °C

2. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Combine the pears, vanilla, lemon juice, raisins and water. Continuously stir until pears soften, about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, add the cinnamon and mix through.

3. Transfer mixture to an oven-proof baking dish. Set aside.

4. Place all crumble ingredients into a food processor and pulse until well combined and forms a crumbly consistency .To test, press the mixture with your fingers and ensure it sticks together. If not, add a little more oil.

5. Pour crumble topping over the fruit mixture.

6. Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crumble is golden.

7. Once cooked, pull out of the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.

8. To prepare the maple cream, add yoghurt and maple in a small bowl and mix until well combined. Set aside.

9. Serve each portion of crumble with a generous dollop of maple cream.

Lasts in fridge for up to a week.

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