Cooking time : 10 minutes
Oven temperature : 200C, 400F, Gas 6
Calories : 414 per portion
You will need :
- 1 kg / 2 lb cooking pears, peeled, cored and halved
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- soft light brown sugar
- singel cream to serve (optional)
For the topping :
- 50 g / 2 oz margarine
- 25 g / 1 oz butter
- 175 g / 6 oz plain wholemeal flour
- 1 tablespoon wheat bran
- 2 tablespoon soft brown sugar
How to Prepare :
Gently poach the pears in a little water, with the ginger and sugar to taste, for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat and cool in the syrup.
Meanwhile, to make the topping, rub the margarine and butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the bran and sugar.
Using a slotted spoon, arrange the pears in a greased pie dish. Pour over 2 tablespoons of the cooking syrup and cover with the topping,Making a hole in the centre.
Bake above the centre of a preheated oven for 15 minutes until browned. Serve hot, with single cream if desired.
Cook's tip
For a crunchier crumble, stir 2 tablespoons chopped walnut halves or blanched almonds into the topping mixture.
Quick & Easy Cookbook
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