Spiced Pear Crumble

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced pears, granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss gently to coat the pears evenly.

3.Transfer the pear mixture to a greased 8-inch square baking dish or similar-sized ovenproof dish, spreading it out evenly.

4.In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and salt.

5.Add the cold, diced butter to the oat mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.

6.Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the pears in the baking dish, covering them completely.

7.Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the pears are bubbling and tender when pierced with a fork.

8.Remove from the oven and let cool slightly for 10 minutes before serving.

9.Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.