Paraben Free 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 topping in this cozy baked dessert that feels like a hug in a dish. The combination of fresh ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon gives the fruit layer a gentle, aromatic heat that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of ripe pears. Keeping things paraben-free means reaching for whole, recognizable ingredients — and every single component here, from the maple syrup to the coconut oil, fits that bill without any compromise on flavor. The crumble topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped walnuts, creating a texture that's satisfyingly crunchy and deeply toasty after its time in the oven. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling into a jammy, glossy consistency that holds together beautifully when scooped into a bowl. It's the kind of dessert that looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort — just toss, layer, and bake. Letting it rest for a few minutes before serving is the hardest part, but the thickened, fragrant filling is absolutely worth the wait.

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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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