Turmeric Free Cinnamon-Walnut Pear Oat Crisp
Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, nutty crumble — this pear oat crisp is the kind of dessert that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Ripe pears get tossed with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a touch of ginger before baking down into a jammy, lightly spiced base that's hard to resist. The topping brings together rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and almond flour, all bound with coconut oil and maple syrup into satisfying, crunchy clusters. Many warming spice blends and pre-made crisp mixes sneak in turmeric as a color booster or health add-in, so making this from scratch gives you full control over every ingredient. Every component here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means no second-guessing the spice cabinet or reading labels three times over. It comes together in one baking dish with minimal prep, and that 10-minute rest after the oven is genuinely worth the wait — the filling thickens beautifully and the topping stays crisp. Serve it as-is or alongside a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream for a dessert that feels both rustic and a little 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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