Paraben Free Ginger-Cardamom Pear Oat Crisp
Warm spiced pears bubbling beneath a golden, nutty oat crust — this crisp is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh ginger and double-hit cardamom give the filling a bright, aromatic depth that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of ripe pears, while arrowroot starch pulls everything together into a luscious, jammy base. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped walnuts bound by maple syrup and coconut oil, so every bite has serious crunch and richness. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — no synthetic preservatives, no processed additives, nothing that would raise a flag for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their food. That matters more than it might seem, because packaged desserts and even some store-bought baking staples can quietly carry preservative compounds that are easy to overlook on a label. This recipe sidesteps all of that by leaning entirely on pantry staples and fresh produce you can source and trust. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will thicken into something truly worth digging into.
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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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