
Warm, bubbling fruit filling beneath a golden, crunchy topping — this pear crisp is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Ripe pears get tossed with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a touch of ginger before being blanketed in a hearty oat-and-walnut crumble that crisps up beautifully in the oven. Arrowroot starch does quiet, clever work in the filling, thickening those sweet pear juices into a glossy, jammy layer that holds together when you scoop it. The topping comes together with almond flour, rolled oats, chopped walnuts, coconut oil, and maple syrup — no butter, no eggs, no animal products of any kind, just pantry staples that deliver serious texture and flavor. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of poultry, so there is absolutely nothing to second-guess or swap out. It is the kind of recipe that works just as well for a casual weeknight treat as it does for a dinner party dessert, especially served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of cream.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced pears with 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and arrowroot starch until the pears are evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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