Indulge in the Heavenly Delight of Pear and Custard Pecan Crumble: A Taste Worth Sharing

Have you ever searched for a dessert that perfectly marries sweetness with a hint of nostalgia? The Pear and Custard Pecan Crumble is that delightful answer. My husband loves pears and makes me make the same old pear cake year after year. On a mission to find a new pear recipe to shake things up a bit a few years back, I stumbled upon this recipe, and it instantly won my heart and my husbands. Today, it has become a beloved staple in my home and, more importantly, it holds a cherished spot in my recipe collection.

Pear and Custard Pecan Crumble - A taste that evokes warmth & comfort

Every spoonful of this wholesome dessert oozes warmth and comfort. What makes this dessert truly unforgettable is how the flavours come together. Imagine soft ripe pears baked in a custard within the crumble that release all of those sweet juices into the custard ... And I just thought to myself it would be totally remiss of me not to share really ... A girl's got to be able to live with herself at the end of the day. When my husband tried this for the first time, for a full 30 seconds there were no words, just happy hmmm sounds.

When you take a bite, the combination of the buttery pecans, gooey custard, and tender fruit is pure bliss. It's the essence of comfort food, perfect for a gathering or a quiet night in.

The Recipe

Ingredients

Filling

• 4-5 ripe ripe pears peeled, cored and sliced 1/4" thick

• 1 tin of ready made custard

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• Small pinch of salt

  
  

Topping

• 1/2 cup pecans

• 1 cup plan flour

• 1/2 cup soft brown sugar

• 2 tablespoon granulated sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 110g chilled unsalted butter cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Method

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

• Add pecans to food processor and pulse 3 times. Add all remaining ingredients except butter and pulse a couple times to combine. Top with butter and pulse until it resembles small pebbles.

• Arrange pears in an ovenproof dish. Pour over custard.

• Evenly sprinkle with the crumble topping.

• Put the crumble into the oven and bake for around 30 to 40 minutes

• Cover the top of pie with foil if needed during baking to prevent excessive browning if necessary

• Let Pear Pie cool for 2 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.