Crumble-topped pears

Method

• 1
  Preheat oven to 180°C. Combine sugar and 6 cups cold water in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Peel, halve and core pears. Add pears to saucepan and return to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes or until tender.
• 2
  Meanwhile, combine oats and nuts in a bowl. Add maple syrup and vanilla. Stir to combine. Spread mixture onto an oven tray. Bake, stirring once, for 5 to 8 minutes or until golden and toasted.
• 3
  Drain pears and place on serving plates. Sprinkle with hot crumble. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt.