High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Cinnamon-Walnut Pear Oat Crisp
Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, crunchy walnut-oat crust — this cozy dessert is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Sweetened entirely with pure maple syrup instead of any corn syrup-based sweeteners, it's a clean, wholesome take on a classic crisp that doesn't sacrifice any of the indulgence. Ripe pears bring natural sweetness and a silky texture once baked, while ground cinnamon and ginger add just enough warmth to make every bite feel like peak autumn. The topping comes together with rolled oats, chopped walnuts, almond flour, coconut oil, and a drizzle of maple syrup — simple pantry ingredients with nothing hidden or processed. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling beautifully as it bakes, so you get that glossy, jammy consistency without reaching for any questionable store-bought thickeners. After about 35 to 40 minutes in the oven, the edges are bubbling and the topping is deep golden — just let it rest for ten minutes and it's ready to scoop. Serve it on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream for a dessert that feels genuinely special.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 4 medium ripe pears (about 2 lbs), peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch slices
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
For the topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
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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