Consider this sweet and crunchy dessert a free-form fruit crisp. Be warned: The nutty oat topping is addictive.
It's worth making extra batches of this crunchy, lightly sweetened topping. Store it in an airtight container for up to a week, then get started with these suggestions.
Breakfast Boost Sprinkle it on pancakes, French toast, or waffles to add rich crunch. Or treat it like a grown-up granola.
Ice Cream Sundae Mash berries, spoon over vanilla ice cream, then top with crumble.
Peanut Butter Crunch Spread multigrain toast with peanut butter and sprinkle with crumble.
Recipe information
Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 375°F. Place pears, cut side up, on a small baking sheet, drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil, and roast on upper rack until soft, 20–30 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Step 2
Meanwhile, toss almonds, pumpkin seeds, brown sugar, oats, salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil on a small baking sheet. Toast on lower rack, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10–12 minutes. Remove from oven and mix in sesame seeds. Let cool.
Step 3
Whisk mascarpone and sugar in a small bowl. Spoon mascarpone onto plates and top with pears and nut-oat crumble.
Nutrition Per Serving
Recipe notes
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