Pear and Blueberry Crumble
Pear and blueberry crumble is a classic fruit dessert where sweet ripe pears and juicy blueberries meet a buttery wholemeal almond topping. The Thermomix TM7 blends the crumble mixture in seconds and cooks the fruit evenly, giving a crisp golden crust and tender cinnamon-spiced filling with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Pear and blueberry crumble Thermomix TM7 is the kind of comforting fruit dessert that never goes out of style, and this recipe makes it easier than ever with your all-in-one kitchen machine. Ripe pears turn silky and fragrant beneath a golden topping of wholemeal flour, cold butter, light sugar and flaked almonds, while fresh blueberries add bursts of juicy colour in every spoonful. The TM7 mixes the crumble dough in seconds, so the butter is distributed evenly without melting, giving you that sought-after crunchy texture instead of a dense paste. A hint of ground cinnamon ties the fruit together and fills your kitchen with a warm, spicy aroma. Serve this crumble warm as a Sunday dessert or a quick weeknight treat, perhaps with a spoonful of yogurt or custard. Anyone searching for easy pear dessert recipes with a Thermomix will find this version reliable, generous and full of homely character.
Preparation tips
- Choose pears that are ripe but still firm, as very soft fruit releases too much juice and makes the base soggy under the almond crumble topping.
- Scatter the flaked almonds over the crumble only halfway through baking so they toast golden without burning, adding extra crunch to every serving.
- This crumble keeps well covered in the fridge for two days; reheat portions in the oven so the wholemeal topping crisps up again before serving with vanilla custard.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace both the wholemeal and plain flour with a gluten-free flour blend and add a few extra flaked almonds to keep the crumble structure crisp and nutty.
- Festive winter variation: swap the blueberries for blackberries or cranberries, add a pinch of ground ginger and cardamom, and serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a Christmas dessert.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Your TM7 blends flour, butter and sugar into an even crumble , replacing laborious rubbing in by hand. [Multi-Function]
- Weigh the wholemeal flour and light sugar directly in the mixing bowl on the built-in scale, cutting prep work for this pear dessert considerably. [Built-in Scale]
- Heating the cinnamon pears and blueberries at a controlled temperature ensures the fruit softens gently without sticking or burning. [Precision Control]
- Grinding whole almonds fresh in the TM7 gives the topping a deeper nutty flavour than ready-bought ground almonds ever could. [Multi-Function]
- Chopping the cold butter precisely into the crumble mixture keeps it cool, producing a crisply textured topping rather than a greasy dough. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- wholemeal flour
- plain flour
- light brown sugar
- unsalted butter
- baking powder
- oat flakes
- flaked almonds
- orange
- light brown sugar
- ripe pears