Lupin Free Pear and Ginger Crumble

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

4.5

(15)

Warm spiced pears bubbling beneath a golden, nutty topping — this crumble is the kind of dessert that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Fresh ginger and ground cardamom give the filling a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the natural sweetness of ripe pears, while a splash of lemon juice keeps everything bright and balanced. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped walnuts, all bound with maple syrup and coconut oil for a satisfying crunch that holds up even as the jammy filling softens underneath. Lupin flour has quietly crept into a surprising number of baked goods and crumble toppings as a protein-boosting filler, so finding a recipe that skips it entirely — without sacrificing any texture or flavor — is genuinely worth bookmarking. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no label-scanning stress before you get started. After about 35 to 40 minutes in the oven, the edges turn thick and syrupy while the topping goes deep golden, and that 10-minute rest before serving makes all the difference for a filling that slices cleanly. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream — either way, it disappears fast.

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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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