Spiced Pear and Almond Crumble Bites

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (0 minutes)

2. 2

   Peel, core, and dice the pears into small, uniform cubes. Set aside. (5 minutes)

   ~5 min
3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, chopped almonds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine. (2 minutes)

   ~2 min
4. 4

   Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. (3 minutes)

   ~3 min
5. 5

   Add the diced pears to the crumble mixture. Gently toss to coat the pear pieces with the crumble. (1 minute)

   ~1 min
6. 6

   Spoon mounds of the pear and crumble mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming bite-sized clusters. Leave some space between each bite. (3 minutes)

   ~3 min
7. 7

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown and the pears are tender. (25 minutes)

   ~25 min
8. 8

   Let the bites cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)

   ~5 min