Vegetarian Pear and Cranberry Crumble
Sweet, juicy pears and tart cranberries come together under a golden, coconut-kissed topping that makes this crumble feel like pure autumn comfort in a baking dish. The filling gets its depth from a warming trio of Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric, while maple syrup ties everything together with a gentle, natural sweetness. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening those bubbling fruit juices into a glossy, spoonable filling that holds together beautifully once it rests. The topping is built from cassava flour and shredded coconut, which bake up into satisfyingly craggy, golden clusters with a slightly chewy bite that contrasts perfectly with the soft fruit below. Everything here is plant-based and free from eggs or dairy, so it fits comfortably into a meat-free kitchen without any substitutions or compromises. It's the kind of dessert that looks impressive straight from the oven but comes together with one bowl for the filling and one for the topping — no special equipment needed. Serve it warm with a scoop of your favorite ice cream or a drizzle of coconut cream for a finish 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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