Honey Free Ginger-Cardamom Pear Oat Crisp
Warm spiced pears bubbling beneath a golden, crunchy oat topping — this crisp is the kind of dessert that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Fresh ginger and double-hit cardamom give the filling a bright, aromatic depth that feels sophisticated without being fussy, while cinnamon rounds everything out into pure comfort. Maple syrup does all the sweetening here, both in the filling and the topping, so there's zero need for honey at any stage — no substitutions, no workarounds, just a naturally sweet result that doesn't compromise on flavor. Arrowroot starch thickens the juicy pear filling as it bakes, so you get that gorgeous, jammy texture rather than a watery pool under your topping. The topping itself is a satisfying mix of rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped walnuts brought together with coconut oil, giving you serious crunch and a nutty richness in every bite. It comes together in two bowls and one baking dish, which means cleanup is minimal and the payoff is enormous. Serve it warm after that brief rest and the filling will be perfectly set — ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of coconut cream alongside.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 medium ripe pears (about 2 ½ lb), peeled, cored, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the topping
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
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, combine the pear chunks, 2 tbsp maple syrup, fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp cardamom, cinnamon, arrowroot starch, and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss until the pears are evenly coated, then spread the mixture in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
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