Gut Friendly Pear and Ginger Crumble

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

4.5

(15)

Warm, bubbling pear filling meets a golden, nutty crumble topping in a dessert that feels indulgent but is built entirely from wholesome, digestion-friendly ingredients. Ripe pears are naturally gentle on the gut, and the fresh ginger does double duty here — adding a bright, warming kick while also being a well-known digestive ally. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling without any refined flour, and maple syrup keeps things sweetened in a way that skips the processed sugars that can throw your system off. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, and walnuts, giving you satisfying crunch and healthy fats in every bite. Coconut oil binds it all into those irresistible golden clusters that make a crumble so hard to resist. A touch of cardamom alongside the cinnamon and ginger layers in a warmth that makes this feel far more sophisticated than the effort involved. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving and that jammy, thick filling will be absolutely perfect.

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Ingredients

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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