Spiced Pear Crumble

1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced pears, granulated sugar (2 tablespoons), 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon), ground nutmeg (¼ teaspoon), lemon juice (1 tablespoon), and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon). Toss gently to coat the pears evenly.

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

4In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats (1 cup), all-purpose flour (½ cup), light brown sugar, (½ cup) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (½ teaspoon), and salt (¼ teaspoon).

5Add 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.

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

7Bake 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.

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

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