Xanthan Gum Free Ginger-Cardamom Pear Oat Crisp
Warm spiced pears bubbling beneath a golden, crunchy oat topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling leans on fresh ginger and a double hit of cardamom to give the sweet, tender pears a gently exotic edge, while arrowroot starch does the thickening work cleanly and naturally. Many crisp and crumble recipes sneak in additives or stabilizers you'd rather avoid, but every ingredient here is straightforward and whole — rolled oats, almond flour, walnuts, coconut oil, and maple syrup come together into a topping that clumps and crisps beautifully on its own. No gums, no fillers, no workarounds needed. The arrowroot starch in the filling is a smart, clean swap that thickens the juices as the pears bake down, so you get that glossy, jammy texture without anything artificial. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing bake that works just as well for a casual weeknight treat as it does for a dinner party dessert — especially served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of cream.
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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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