Breastfeeding Friendly Pear and Ginger Crumble
Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, nutty crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Ripe pears get tossed with fresh ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and a squeeze of lemon juice before baking down into a thick, jammy base that's naturally sweet without any refined sugar. The topping layers rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped walnuts with coconut oil and maple syrup, delivering real crunch and wholesome ingredients you can feel good about. Walnuts are a particularly smart addition when you're nursing, as they're a plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids that support both you and your baby. Fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that goes beyond flavor — it's long been used to support digestion and overall wellness during the postpartum period. Everything here is straightforward pantry-friendly cooking: toss, layer, bake, and let it rest just long enough for the filling to set into something truly spoonable. Serve it warm on its own or with a dollop of yogurt for a satisfying treat that feels indulgent but is built on genuinely nourishing 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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