Spiced Fruit Bake * Recipe
Make Spiced Fruit Bake * Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Fruit and base
Spice and flavoring
Topping (crumb) — makes enough for one 9-inch dish
Finishing (optional)
Method
Fruit and base
- 1
Preheat and prepare fruit
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a 9-inch (23 cm) round or similar-sized baking dish. In a large bowl, combine 6 cups sliced fresh fruit (a mix of apples, pears, peaches, or plums). Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon orange zest and toss to coat—this prevents browning and brightens flavor.
- 2
Add dried fruit and sugar
Stir in 1 cup rinsed dried fruit (raisins or dried cranberries) and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar so the fruit releases some juices as it bakes.
Spice and flavoring
- 3
Mix spices
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the fruit and toss gently to distribute evenly. Taste a small piece and adjust a pinch more sugar or spice if needed.
Topping (crumb)
- 4
Make crumb topping
In a medium bowl combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar. Add 6 tablespoons cold cubed unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits. Stir in 1/2 cup toasted chopped almonds or pecans if using.
- 5
Assemble
Transfer the spiced fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it to an even layer. Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the fruit, pressing slightly so it adheres. If desired, scatter 1 tablespoon coarse sugar over the top for extra crunch.
Bake and finish
- 6
Bake
Place the dish on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) and bake in the preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 35–45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Rotate the dish halfway through baking for even browning.
- 7
Rest
Remove from the oven and let the bake rest for 10–15 minutes to thicken. If you like a touch more brightness, drizzle with an additional 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice.
- 8
Serve
Serve warm or at room temperature with 3/4 cup heavy cream or crème fraîche for spooning over individual portions.