Eggless Pear and Ginger Crumble
Warm spiced pears bubbling beneath a golden, nutty crust — this crumble is the kind of dessert that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Fresh ginger and lemon juice brighten the filling, while cardamom and cinnamon give it that cozy, deeply aromatic quality that feels made for cooler evenings. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped walnuts bound by maple syrup and melted coconut oil, so it bakes up irresistibly crunchy and caramelized without a single egg in sight. Crumbles are actually a naturally great format here because the topping relies entirely on fat and sweetener to hold its texture — no binders needed, and nothing feels like a compromise. Arrowroot starch does quiet, efficient work in the filling, thickening those pear juices into a glossy, jammy consistency that pools beautifully around every chunk of fruit. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling tightens up into something truly spoonable. Serve it straight from the dish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of coconut cream and it will disappear fast.
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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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