Pear Pressure: Maple-Oat Skillet Crumble

Grab this

• 6 ripe but firm pears (about 900 g), cored and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/3 cup melted refined coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Do this

1. Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly oil a 10-inch oven-safe skillet or a similar 2-litre baking dish.
2. Add the pears, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, cornstarch, vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Toss until the fruit is evenly coated, then spread it into an even layer.
3. In a bowl, stir together the oats, flour, pecans, brown sugar, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. Pour in the melted coconut oil and remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Mix until the topping forms moist crumbs, then scatter it evenly over the pears.
5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the fruit bubbles at the edges and the topping is deeply golden. Rest for 10 minutes before spooning into bowls.