GLOBAL GAS / dessert

Pear and Cardamom Crumble Pots

Individual pear crumbles with ground cardamom and a crisp oat topping.

Ingredients

• 600 g pears, peeled, cored and diced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 70 g light brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 100 g plain flour
• 70 g cold butter, diced
• 40 g rolled oats

Method

1. Heat the oven to 180°C, 160°C fan. Divide the pears between four ovenproof dishes.
2. Toss the pears with the lemon juice, 30 g of the sugar and the cardamom.
3. Rub the butter into the flour, then stir in the oats and remaining sugar. Scatter over the pears.
4. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the topping is golden and the fruit is tender. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Place the dishes on a baking tray to catch any bubbling fruit juice.