Pecan 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, crunchy topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Fresh ginger and cardamom give the filling a bright, aromatic kick, while a splash of lemon juice and maple syrup let the natural sweetness of ripe pears really shine. The crumble topping leans on rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped walnuts for texture and nuttiness — no tree nuts that commonly trigger concern, and nothing that doesn't belong. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling into a gorgeous, jammy consistency that holds together beautifully when you scoop it out. Coconut oil brings everything in the topping together with a subtle richness that pairs perfectly with the warm cinnamon and ginger running through both layers. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and you'll be rewarded with a filling that's thick, glossy, and deeply satisfying. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of your favorite vanilla 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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