
Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, coconut-kissed crumble — this dessert is pure comfort in a baking dish. Sweet ripe pears and tart cranberries come together beautifully, brightened by a warming blend of Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric that makes every bite feel a little special. The topping uses cassava flour and shredded coconut in place of traditional wheat flour and butter, so it bakes up into satisfyingly crunchy, irregular clumps without any dairy or gluten in sight. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, desserts are usually the easy part — but cross-contamination from shared kitchen tools or unexpected animal-derived additives can still be a concern with store-bought options. Everything here is built from straightforward plant-based ingredients, so you know exactly what's going into the dish. Maple syrup and coconut oil do all the heavy lifting for sweetness and richness, keeping it completely free from anything that could trigger a reaction. Let it rest just long enough for the filling to thicken, then serve it warm and watch it disappear.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
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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