Barley Free Pear and Ginger Crumble
Warm spiced pears bubbling beneath a golden, nutty topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling leans on fresh ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom to build deep, aromatic flavor, while a splash of lemon juice keeps everything bright and balanced. Arrowroot starch thickens the juices into a glossy, jammy consistency that clings to every chunk of tender pear. The crumble topping skips wheat flour entirely, using almond flour and rolled oats instead, so there's no barley or hidden grain fillers to worry about — just wholesome, straightforward ingredients. Chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch, and coconut oil binds everything into those irresistible golden clusters. It bakes up beautifully in under 45 minutes, and that short rest after it comes out of the oven is genuinely worth the wait. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream for a dessert that feels indulgent but is built on nothing but real, clean ingredients.
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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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