Honey Free Cinnamon-Walnut Pear Oat Crisp
Warm, bubbling fruit crisps are one of those desserts that feel indulgent but come together with almost no effort, and this pear version absolutely delivers. Every drop of sweetness here comes from pure maple syrup — used in both the spiced pear filling and the crumbly topping — so there's zero need for honey or any bee-derived ingredient. The filling gets tossed with cinnamon, ginger, and arrowroot starch, which thickens those gorgeous pear juices into something almost jammy as it bakes. On top, rolled oats, roughly chopped walnuts, and almond flour soak up the maple syrup and melted coconut oil to form a topping that bakes into deep golden, satisfying clusters. The contrast between the tender, spiced pears and that crunchy, nutty crust is exactly what a great crisp should be. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will settle into the perfect scoopable consistency — ideal straight from the dish or spooned over a bowl of your favorite vanilla ice cream.
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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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