MSG Free Pear and Ginger Crumble
Warm, bubbling fruit filling beneath a golden, nutty crust — this pear and ginger crumble is the kind of dessert that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh ginger and ground cardamom give the pear filling a lively, aromatic kick, while maple syrup adds natural sweetness without any processed additives to worry about. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped walnuts, all bound with coconut oil and maple syrup for a crunch that's genuinely satisfying. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which means there's no need to scan labels for hidden flavor enhancers or additives — it's clean cooking at its most delicious. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling into that gorgeous jammy consistency you want pooling up around the edges of the dish. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well for a casual weeknight treat as it does for a dinner party dessert, especially served warm after that short resting time lets everything settle perfectly.
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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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