Paraben Free Cinnamon-Walnut Pear Oat Crisp

Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, crunchy oat-and-walnut crown — this cozy dessert is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Ripe pears get tossed with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a touch of ginger before being blanketed in a hearty topping of rolled oats, chopped walnuts, almond flour, and coconut oil. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly whole and unprocessed, which matters when you're trying to avoid synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many packaged baked goods and dessert mixes. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling naturally as it bakes, so you get that gorgeous, jammy texture without reaching for anything artificial. The coconut oil and maple syrup bind the topping into satisfying clusters that crisp up beautifully in the oven — no butter, no refined sugar, no mystery ingredients. Letting it rest for ten minutes after baking is the hardest part, but it's worth it for a filling that holds together in the bowl rather than running everywhere. Serve it as-is or alongside your favorite clean accompaniment for a dessert that feels indulgent without any of the ingredient compromise.

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