Chicken Free Pear and Ginger Crumble
Warm, bubbling pears scented with fresh ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon — this crumble is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling gets tossed with a little maple syrup, lemon juice, and arrowroot starch, which thickens everything into a gorgeous, jammy consistency as it bakes. On top, a generous layer of rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped walnuts comes together with coconut oil and maple syrup into a deeply golden, nutty crunch that contrasts perfectly with the soft fruit underneath. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from any poultry-derived additions, so there's nothing to second-guess when you're scanning the list. It's a straightforward bake — just mix, layer, and let the oven do the work — and the results look and taste far more impressive than the effort involved. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out and the filling firms up into something truly spoonable and satisfying.
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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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