Artificial Food Coloring Free Pear and Ginger Crumble
Warm, bubbling fruit filling beneath a golden, nutty crust — this pear and ginger crumble is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: ripe pears, fresh ginger, maple syrup, oats, walnuts, and coconut oil, with no synthetic dyes or artificial colorings hiding anywhere in the mix. That matters more than you might think, since packaged desserts and store-bought crumble mixes frequently sneak in unnecessary additives just for visual appeal. Here, the deep amber topping and jammy, caramelized filling get their gorgeous color entirely from real food doing what real food does best. The combination of fresh lemon juice, cardamom, and two forms of ginger — grated fresh and ground — gives the filling a brightness and warmth that feels genuinely special rather than just sweet. Arrowroot starch thickens everything into that thick, glossy consistency without any processed thickeners, and the almond flour and walnut topping bakes up with a satisfying crunch. Let it rest for a few minutes before you dig in, and try not to eat the whole dish straight from the pan.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 2 lbs ripe but firm pears (about 5 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 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, grated ginger, 2 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, cinnamon, cardamom, and lemon juice. Toss until the pears are evenly coated, then spread the mixture in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
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