Blueberry and Pear Crumble

This blueberry and pear crumble is full of delicious fruity flavor. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and is so easy and good. The oat topping (like my cherry apple crumble) gives it the perfect amount of “breakfast” vibes, though it definitely feels like a dessert to me. Start your day with this fruit crisp or treat yourself to it whenever, really! It’s fabulous with any meal of the day! Instead of butter, here we use coconut oil, which adds incredible flavor and makes this dish dairy-free.

Ingredients in this Pear and Berry Crumble Recipe

Highlighting some of my favorite hidden gems in this recipe that really make it sing.

• Oat crumble – The topping here relies on rolled oats (also known as “old fashioned oats”) for texture and flavor. Old fashioned oats are versatile as an ingredient and provide more nutritional value. Rolled oats add some fiber and iron to your diet.
• Sliced almonds – Another ingredient in the topping, sliced nuts are excellent additions to crumble recipes. The nuttiness adds a distinct flavor that pairs nicely with the sweet berries.
• Kosher salt – This article has a deeper dive into why many cooks and bakers prefer using Diamond Crystal Kosher salt, but in short, it is a lighter salt that, as a result, distributes more evenly on baked goods compared to traditional table salt.
• Ground cloves and cinnamon – These two spices smell amazing during baking and add a lot of depth in every bite of this dessert.
• Coconut oil – While my apple and strawberry crisp uses butter in the topping, I wanted to make a dairy-free crumble recipe. For the family members and friends who can’t eat or drink dairy, coconut oil is a great alternative to butter. It adds an amazing smell and provides the fat needed to moisten the crumble topping.
• Lemon juice – Lemon juice adds a subtle tanginess to this fruity filling. The natural citrus flavor of lemon juice counterbalances the sweetness of the pears and berries. Lemon juice also helps preserve the color of the berries. Thanks to acids in lemon juice, berries aren’t able to oxidize as readily, meaning they’ll retain their bright color, even after baking.

Steps for Making this Blueberry Pear Crumble

Preheat oven to 350˚F.

For your filling, peel and chop your pears into chunks that are between 1/4 – 1/2 inch thick.

In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the flour, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and granulated sugar.

To that bowl or larger mixing bowl if needed, add chopped pears and blueberries with your vanilla extract and lemon juice. Stir to evenly coat fruit with flour/sugar mixture. Transfer to a 9 by 2 ½ – inch pie dish.

For your crumble topping, in a medium bowl, mix together the old fashioned oats, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Pour melted coconut oil over the crumble mixture. Work oil into the topping until it’s moist and appears similar to wet sand.

Add crumble topping to crumble. Bake uncovered at 350˚F for 50-55 minutes, or until top is golden brown and fruit juices are bubbling at the edges. If you’re quiet, you can hear the bubbling sounds – that’s when it’s done!

Let blueberry pear crisp cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

The fruit juices will thicken as it cools – it’s even better the second day!

Recipe FAQ

Pear Blueberry Crisp Serving Instructions

Serve it fresh – If you want to serve it fresh from the oven, simply let it cool a bit before serving. I’d let it rest at least 15 minutes on a cooling rack so it’s not too hot to eat. Scoop servings with a spatula or wooden spoon.

Reheating this crumble – This dessert is also delicious when reheated on day two. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, scoop the number of servings you need from the dish. Then heat them up in the microwave on individual plates.

If desired, add a topping after heating. Whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or yogurt would be delicious on this dessert.

Note that the juices will thicken as it cools – in my opinion, this dessert is even better the second day!

More Breakfast and Brunch Ideas

If you liked this blueberry crumble with pears, I have more breakfast and brunch suggestions for you! Check out my chocolate chip oatmeal banana bread or white chocolate raspberry loaf cake.

And if you’re looking for a something more fruity than chocolaty, take a look at these mini lemon Bundt cakes. They’re great for sharing with a crowd, and everyone gets to enjoy his or her own individual cake! Eat them to start your day or for dessert at any time of day.

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