Ingredients
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- 4 ripe, medium bananas, sliced
- 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced bananas, diced pineapple, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until the fruit is evenly coated. Pour this fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Step 2: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, and brown sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients.
- Step 3: Using your fingertips, a pastry blender, or two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form. Some larger pea-sized pieces of butter are desirable. Evenly sprinkle this crumble topping over the fruit mixture in the baking dish.
- Step 4: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is visibly bubbly around the edges.
- Step 5: Carefully remove the crumble from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the fruit filling to set slightly. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Store any remaining crumble covered at room temperature for a day, or for longer freshness, keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Bring back the cozy warmth by reheating individual servings in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, or pop the whole dish back into a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10-15 minutes until gently warmed through.
- Enjoy this crumble warm with a luxurious scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of crème fraîche for a tangy contrast, or even a sprinkle of toasted coconut for an extra tropical flair!
- For an extra-crisp and perfectly textured crumble topping, make sure your butter is really cold and work it into the dry ingredients swiftly; the colder butter creates steam pockets for that irresistible crunch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American