Emulsifier Free Pear and Ginger Crumble
Warm spiced pears bubbling beneath a golden, nutty crust — this crumble is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling leans on fresh ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and a squeeze of lemon juice to build layers of bright, aromatic flavor, while arrowroot starch thickens everything into a luscious, jammy consistency without any processed additives. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, chopped walnuts, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil — wholesome ingredients that clump and crisp beautifully in the oven. Every component here is naturally free from synthetic emulsifiers, which can quietly sneak into packaged crumble mixes, flavored oats, and store-bought dessert toppings. That means you get a genuinely clean ingredient list without sacrificing any of the richness or texture you'd expect from a proper crumble. After about 35 to 40 minutes in the oven, the topping turns deep golden and the filling bubbles up at the edges in the most satisfying way. Let it rest for ten minutes before serving and the filling thickens just enough to scoop cleanly — ideally into a bowl while it's still warm.
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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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