Gelatin Free Pear and Cranberry Crumble
Warm, bubbling fruit filling meets a golden, coconut-kissed topping in this cozy autumn dessert that feels indulgent without a single ingredient you'd need to second-guess. Ripe pears bring natural sweetness and a silky texture once baked, while tart cranberries cut through with just enough brightness to keep every bite interesting. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening the filling as it bakes, so you get that jammy, spoonable consistency without relying on any animal-derived setting agents. The crumble topping comes together with cassava flour and shredded coconut, giving it a satisfyingly crisp, slightly chewy texture that holds up beautifully against the bubbling fruit beneath. Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric layer in warmth and depth that make this taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Everything is sweetened with maple syrup, so the flavor is rich and rounded rather than sharp. Let it rest for ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will thicken into something truly spoonable — perfect on its own or with your favorite dairy-free scoop alongside.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 medium ripe pears (about 2 lbs), peeled, cored, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
For the topping
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°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, cranberries, maple syrup, arrowroot starch, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and sea salt. Toss until the fruit is evenly coated and the starch is no longer visible as dry powder.
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