Honey Free Pear and Cranberry Crumble
Tart cranberries and sweet, tender pears are one of autumn's great flavor pairings, and this crumble leans into that combination with warm spices like Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric that make the whole kitchen smell incredible. Maple syrup does all the sweetening here — in both the fruit filling and the crumble topping — so there's no need for any bee-derived ingredients without sacrificing a single drop of depth or richness. The topping comes together from cassava flour and shredded coconut, which bake up into golden, irregular clusters with a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully against the jammy, bubbling fruit underneath. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling just enough so every spoonful holds together rather than running all over the plate. The whole thing comes together in one baking dish with minimal prep, making it as practical as it is impressive. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will settle into something truly spoonable and luscious. Serve it warm on its own or alongside a scoop of your favorite dairy-free ice cream for a dessert that feels genuinely celebratory.
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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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