Savory Squash and Pear Crumble

DESCRIPTION

The sweet taste of squash and pear blended with breadcrumbs and crunchy walnuts provides a simple yet elegant recipe that’s bursting with flavor. 

Total Time
55 Mins
Serves
12
Meal
Dinner
Course
Side

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
40 Mins
Total Time
55 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
210 cal
Total Fat
15 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5 g
Cholesterol
25 mg
Sodium
290 mg
Carbohydrates
15 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Protein
4 g

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup California walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

For the filling:

  • 4 cups butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces
  • 2 cups Bosc or Barlett pears, peeled, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Crumble: In bowl, combine breadcrumbs, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper and parsley until blended. Drizzle in melted butter and stir until mixture is moistened.
  3. Filling: In large bowl, combine squash and pears. Sprinkle with flour, cumin, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix well. Transfer to a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle crumble over the filling. Bake until squash and pears are tender and crumble is golden and crisp, about 30 minutes. Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving warm.