Individual Mincemeat and Pear Crumble
Use leftover Mincemeat and any ripe fruit you have in your fruit bowl.
Easy to prepare and made in individual Ramekins, this recipe for Mincemeat and Pear Crumbles uses 100g (25g each Ramekin) of my premade frozen streusel topping. It also uses leftover sweet mincemeat from the festive season after making Streusel Mince Pies, Easy Mincemeat Crumble Traybake, or Apple and Mincemeat Squares and any ripe fruit you have in the fridge or fruit bowl.
Ingredients and Possible Substitutions
This is just an overview of the ingredients I used to make this recipe, along with possible alternatives and why I may have used them. A complete list of ingredients and full instructions can be found in the Recipe Card below.
Mincemeat - Use any leftover Mincemeat you have in the fridge.
Pears - Use firm or ripe pears. Tinned fruit is also fine.
You could also try;
Chopped Apples
Chopped Plums
Slices of Banana
Crumble Topping - Make a batch of my Crunchy Oat and Nut Streusel Topping or plain crumble mixture to help make a speedy pudding and save time in the kitchen.
Equipment
4 Ramekins measuring 8cm wide x 4cm deep.
Baking tray
Instructions. Step by Step
This method for making individual fruit desserts is a timesaver in the kitchen and is perfect for a quick pudding at tea time.
Preheat the oven to 180 deg Fan assisted and place a baking tray on the centre shelf.
Step 1: Peel and chop the pears into small chunks.
Step 2: Divide the sweet Mincemeat into the bottom of each of the Ramekins. Place the chunks of pears on top. Be generous with the fruit.
Step3: Cover the individual crumbles with the homemade Streusel Topping -about 25g per Ramekin.
Step 4: Place the Ramekins on the preheated baking tray and bake in the oven for 20 - 22 minutes until you begin to see the juices bubble to the top.
Leave to cool a little before serving. Serve with a dash of fresh cream, Mascarpone or ice cream.
Why this recipe works
It saves time in the kitchen when you want a quick pudding
It uses ready made Crumble Topping, which is freezer friendly and ready to use, straight from the freezer with no need to thaw.
It uses leftover mincemeat and avoids waste by using odd pieces of fruit, such as pears or apples from the fridge
It’s ideal when cooking for one or two people. With 4 individual fruit crumbles, you can leave two in the fridge for another day.
Storage
Fridge - These individual crumbles can be made ahead of time and will keep in the fridge for a few days. Before serving, bring back to room temperature and heat through in a moderate oven for a few minutes.
Tips and FAQ
Can I Use Tinned Pears for Mincemeat Crumble?
Tinned pears are a great alternative. Remaining tinned pears can be added to muesli for breakfast.
How can I Reheat Individual Fruit Crumbles in the Oven?
Place individual fruit crumbles on a baking tray and bake in a preheated 180 deg oven for 8 - 10 minutes or until the juices begin to bubble through the crumble topping.