Nutmeg Free Pear and Ginger Crumble

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

4.5

(15)

Warm, bubbling pear filling crowned with a golden, crunchy topping — this crumble is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The spice blend here leans on fresh ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom to deliver real depth and warmth, so there's absolutely no need for nutmeg to make this feel cozy and complex. Ripe pears get tossed with maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, and arrowroot starch, which thickens the filling into a gorgeous, jammy consistency as it bakes. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped walnuts bound by coconut oil and maple syrup — it bakes up irresistibly crisp and clusters into satisfying, golden clumps. Many classic crumble recipes lean heavily on warming spices that include nutmeg, so if you're avoiding it, finding a recipe that still delivers that full-bodied flavor can feel like a challenge — this one absolutely nails it. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling tightens into something truly special.

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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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