Turmeric Free Dark Chocolate Pear Crisp with Almond-Oat Topping
Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, nutty crunch and pockets of melted dark chocolate — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes people hover near the oven. Ripe pears are tossed with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a touch of ginger before being blanketed in a hearty almond-oat topping that bakes into something deeply satisfying. The chopped dark chocolate folds right into the crisp layer, so every scoop gets those rich, slightly bitter notes woven through the crunch. Many spice blends and packaged dessert mixes sneak in unexpected ingredients, but every component here is straightforward and easy to verify — no mystery seasonings, no hidden additives. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling naturally as it cools, giving you that glossy, jammy texture without any fuss. Coconut oil and almond flour keep the topping cohesive and beautifully crisp without relying on butter or all-purpose flour, making this a genuinely crowd-pleasing option that doesn't feel like a compromise. Let it rest those full ten minutes before serving — the filling tightens up and the whole thing becomes even easier to scoop into generous, irresistible portions.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 medium ripe pears (about 2 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
For the topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ½ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), roughly chopped
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 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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