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The image shows a plated serving of Caramel & Chamomile Pear Crumble placed on a wooden cutting board. The crumble consists of tender, golden pear pieces baked with an oat-based topping. On top sits a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, melting slightly, and drizzled with a glossy caramel sauce that cascades over the dessert and onto the plate. The rustic plating and warm tones give it a cozy, homemade feel.
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Caramel & Chamomile Pear Crumble

A delicious recipe that intentionally utilizes chamomile within a classic pear crumble to bring calm energy into the fall season.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel, chamomile, cinnamon, crumble, fall, fall recipes, pear
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 medium saucepan for poaching the pears
  • 2 mixing bowls small bowl for caramel, medium for crumble topping
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 8x8-inch baking dish
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 fork or whisk for mixing caramel
  • oven mitts

Ingredients

Caramel

  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ cup cold maple syrup

Chamomile Poached Pears

  • 3-4 medium ripe pears cubed
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 2 tsp loose chamomile or 2 tea bags
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 3 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil

Instructions

  • Poach the pears – In a medium saucepan, combine water, lemon juice, chamomile, and maple syrup. Bring to a gentle simmer, add pears, and poach for 10–12 minutes until tender. Remove pears and discard tea bags or infuser. (I left the loose leaf chamomile in the pear mixture).
  • Make the caramel – In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and maple syrup until smooth and emulsified.
  • Assemble – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange pears in an 8x8-inch baking dish and drizzle with caramel sauce. In another bowl, mix oats, almond flour, nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over pears.
  • Bake & serve – Bake for 20–25 minutes, until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling. Serve warm with coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt for extra protein and creaminess.