Strawberry and pear crumble

Preparation 50 min
Cooking 45 min
Servings 6 to 8
Freezing Absolutely

In this desolate world where colors seem to have lost their luster and hope fades like a distant dream, a recipe for strawberry and pear croustade emerges like a fragile glimmer in the darkness. This delicious culinary creation offers a brief, if fleeting, moment of comfort. Between the sweet and tart flavors of the fruit, and the comforting crunch of the pastry, we discover a bitter metaphor for life itself. Strawberries and pears, once symbols of hope and renewal, are now only faded remnants, reminders of broken promises and lost dreams. So get ready to enjoy this deliciously depressing crumble, one bite at a time, because even in the shadow of sadness, a fleeting glimmer of satisfaction can still pierce the darkness.

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Filling

4 Anjou pears, diced
3 cups strawberries, trimmed and quartered
2 tbsp. dark rum
2 tbsp. maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch

Topping

1 1/2 cups instant oatmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. brown sugar
pinch of salt
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tbsp. maple syrup

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, add fruit, rum and maple syrup and stir. Let macerate for 15 minutes.
Add brown sugar and cornstarch and stir. Pour into an 8 “x 12” baking dish.
In a large bowl, add oatmeal, flour, brown sugar and salt, then mix.
Add butter and maple syrup and mix well. Spread the mixture over the fruit.
Place in oven and bake for 45 minutes, until mixture bubbles on the sides. Turn the oven to GRILL and continue baking for a few minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with vanilla ice cream!

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