Mustard Free Pear and Ginger Crumble
Warm, bubbling pears scented with fresh ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon — this crumble is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling gets tossed with a little maple syrup and lemon juice before baking, which coaxes out the natural sweetness of the pears and creates a thick, jammy base that's genuinely hard to resist. On top, a golden layer of rolled oats, almond flour, and chopped walnuts comes together with coconut oil and maple syrup into something wonderfully crunchy and nutty. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from mustard and mustard derivatives — no condiments, no spice blends with hidden additives, just clean, whole-food pantry staples you can feel confident about. That's actually a bigger deal than it sounds, since packaged crumble mixes and store-bought spice blends can be surprisingly sneaky when it comes to cross-contamination. This one is built from scratch, so you stay in full control from bowl to oven. Let it rest for a few minutes after baking and the filling thickens into something truly special — serve it as-is or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream on top.
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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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