Maple Pear and Blackberry Crumble

Desserts / Child-Friendly / Seasonal / Summer / Sweet Treats

Maple pear and blackberry crumble
6 portions

Ingredients

FOR THE MAPLE PEAR AND BLACKBERRIES

  • 6 pears, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 300g blackberries
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 3 tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust taste)
  • 340ml water

FOR THE CRUMBLE

  • 150g almonds, ground
  • 75g flour
  • 3 tsp rapeseed oil
  • 6 tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust taste)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, ground

Method

TO MAKE THE MAPLE PEAR AND BLACKBERRIES

  1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC/180ºC fan.
  2. Place the pears in a pan with half of the blackberries, cinnamon, star anise, maple syrup and 340ml water and poach for 10-12 minutes.
  3. Simmer gently for 10 minutes and add more water if needed.
  4. Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise and pour the fruit into an oven-proof dish.
  5. Place the rest of the blackberries on top.

TO MAKE THE CRUMBLE

  1. To make the crumble, combine all the ingredients.
  2. Add the rapeseed oil and maple syrup and mix thoroughly using your fingers.
  3. Cover the fruit with the crumble mix.
  4. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

TO SERVE

  1. Serve warm or leave to cool and enjoy cold.

Enjoy a comforting classic with this Maple Pear and Blackberry Crumble recipe. Juicy blackberries and tender pears are baked beneath a golden, crumbly topping, with pure Canadian maple syrup adding a lovely depth of flavour and gentle sweetness throughout. The maple syrup brings out the natural fruitiness and gives this blackberry crumble a subtle caramel note that makes every spoonful extra special.

If you’re after a twist on a traditional pear crumble or blackberry crumble, this recipe is sure to please. The combination of ripe pears and tart blackberries, all coated in maple syrup, creates a filling that’s both vibrant and comforting. The crumble topping is crisp and buttery, providing the perfect contrast to the soft fruit beneath. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of cream for the ultimate pear and blackberry crumble experience.

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More about maple

The colour and flavour of maple syrup changes in subtle ways during the seasonal harvest

At the start of the sugaring season, the syrup is generally clear, with a light, sweet taste. It becomes darker with a caramelised flavour as the season progresses throughout the spring.

An unopened can of maple syrup keeps for many years

Once the can is opened, syrup should be kept in an airtight container in a cool place.

Maple spread doesn't contain any butter or dairy products

Like all 100% pure maple products, maple spread comes from the sap of the maple tree — that’s all.

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