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.
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
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Crumble: In bowl, combine breadcrumbs, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper and parsley until blended. Drizzle in melted butter and stir until mixture is moistened.
- 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.
- 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.