Macadamia Free Cinnamon-Walnut Pear Oat Crisp
Warm, bubbling fruit crisps are one of those desserts that feel fancy but come together with almost no effort, and this pear version absolutely delivers on that promise. Ripe pears get tossed with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a touch of ginger before being blanketed in a golden, clumpy oat-and-walnut topping that bakes up irresistibly crunchy. Arrowroot starch works quietly in the filling to thicken those sweet, spiced juices into something almost jammy — no cornstarch required. The topping leans on almond flour and coconut oil instead of butter or refined ingredients, so the whole thing comes together with a wholesome, naturally sweetened feel that doesn't sacrifice any richness. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns specifically around macadamias, this recipe keeps things clean — walnuts do the heavy lifting in the topping, and every ingredient is straightforward with no hidden surprises. Letting it rest for ten minutes after it comes out of the oven is the hardest part, but that short wait gives the filling time to set into something truly scoopable. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of coconut cream and it's genuinely hard to believe how simple it was to make.
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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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