Pear and Hazelnut Crumble with Date Powder

Product used: Date powder (made from date flesh, not date pits)

This pear crumble with date powder combines tender fruit with a crunchy oat-and-hazelnut topping. Date powder adds a delicate caramel note and natural sweetness, so there is no need to add refined sugar. It is an easy dessert for cooler days.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 4 ripe pears (about 600 g)
• 60 g date powder (20 g for the pears, 40 g for the topping)
• 70 g rolled oats
• 60 g plain flour
• 40 g hazelnuts, roughly chopped
• 60 g cold butter, cubed
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F (170°C / 340°F fan).
2. Dice the pears and toss with the lemon juice, cinnamon and 20 g date powder. Transfer to a small baking dish.
3. In a bowl, combine the oats, flour, hazelnuts and remaining 40 g date powder.
4. Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until coarse crumbs form. Scatter over the pears.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden on top and the pears are tender. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Quick question

Is date powder the same as date seed powder? No. This recipe uses powder made from dried date flesh, not powder milled from date pits or seeds.

About Our Products

Boudjebel VACPA date powder is made by dehydrating dates and grinding them finely. Its subtly caramel-like flavor works in crumbles, biscuits, breads and cereal-based recipes. Different particle sizes are available for food applications.