Sesame Free Dark Chocolate Pear Crisp with Almond-Oat Topping

Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a crunchy, golden crust and pockets of melted dark chocolate — this is the kind of dessert that makes people ask for seconds before they've finished their first bowl. Ripe pears are tossed with maple syrup, cinnamon, and ginger, then blanketed in a hearty almond-oat topping that bakes into something deeply satisfying and just a little indulgent. The chopped dark chocolate folds right into the topping, so every bite has that rich, slightly bitter contrast against the sweet, spiced fruit underneath. For anyone navigating sesame allergies, crisps and crumbles can be surprisingly tricky — some store-bought granola toppings and specialty flours are processed on shared lines or contain hidden sesame derivatives. This one is built entirely from straightforward, easy-to-verify ingredients like rolled oats, almond flour, coconut oil, and raw almonds, so you stay in full control of what goes into the dish. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling naturally as it cools, giving you that jammy, spoonable texture without any mystery additives. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the whole thing sets up beautifully — serve it as-is or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream on top.

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