Pear Crumble or Crisp

Pear Crumble (or Crisp) is a warm, comforting dessert featuring tender, spiced pears topped with a buttery, crumbly mixture of oats, flour, and sugar. Originating from the United Kingdom and popular in North America, it's a simple yet beloved treat often served with cream or ice cream.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is typically high in carbohydrates from the fruit and topping, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter. It provides dietary fiber from the pears and oats, and a single serving generally ranges from 300 to 400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	150 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a classic example of a 'rustic' dessert, prized for its ease and adaptability to seasonal fruits. Nutritionally, the oats in the topping can offer soluble fiber, which is a beneficial contrast to the dessert's sweetness.