Pear Crumble

Pear Crumble is a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender baked pears topped with a buttery, crisp oat-and-flour mixture. Originating from the United Kingdom, it's a variation of the classic apple crumble, often spiced with cinnamon and sometimes enhanced with nuts or a touch of brown sugar.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates and fats due to the sweetened fruit and buttery topping, providing a good source of dietary fiber from the pears and oats. A standard serving generally contains around 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	95 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin C	6 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	25 mg
Magnesium	18 mg
Phosphorus	45 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Manganese	0.4 mg

Per 1 serving (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the crumble emerged as a simpler, more resource-efficient alternative to traditional fruit pies during wartime rationing in Britain. Nutritionally, the pears offer vitamins like C and K, while the oats in the topping contribute soluble fiber, which can help support heart health.