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Nashi and macadamia crumble

Name: Nashi and macadamia crumble
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 large nashi pears; 1/2 cup (125ml) orange juice; Finely grated zest of 1 orange; 2/3 cup (100g) plain flour; 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/3 firmly packed cup (80g) dark brown sugar; 100g unsalted butter, chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped macadamias; 200ml thick Greek-style yoghurt; 2 tsp honey

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by Ian Parmenter

Chef, television presenter and author

Oct 03, 2015

Part apple, part pear makes for a very delectable crumble.

4 large nashi pears
1/2 cup (125ml) orange juice
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
2/3 cup (100g) plain flour
1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 firmly packed cup (80g) dark brown sugar
100g unsalted butter, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped macadamias
200ml thick Greek-style yoghurt
2 tsp honey

Method

1.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.

Peel and core the nashi, and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Combine the nashi in a large bowl with the orange juice and rind, then spoon into 6 individual ovenproof serving dishes.
3.

Place the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon and sugar in a separate bowl, add the butter and rub into the flour mixture with your fingertips to make a crumbly mixture. Add the macadamias and gently combine - don't overwork the mixture, it should remain light.
4.

Cover the nashi with the crumble mixture, place the dishes on a large baking tray and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden on top.
5.

Combine the yoghurt and honey in a small bowl, and serve the crumble warm with a dollop of honey yoghurt.