Pregnancy Friendly Pear and Ginger Crumble
Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, nutty crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Ripe pears are tossed with fresh ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and a squeeze of lemon juice before being blanketed in a hearty oat-and-walnut topping sweetened with maple syrup. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which matters a lot when you're being more intentional about what goes into your body. Fresh ginger is a longtime go-to for easing nausea, and walnuts bring a satisfying crunch along with nutrients that support a healthy pregnancy. The filling thickens into a jammy, deeply fragrant base as it bakes, while the coconut oil and almond flour give the topping a rich, satisfying texture without any refined ingredients. It comes together in one baking dish with minimal prep, making it just as practical as it is delicious. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and serve it warm — it really doesn't need anything else.
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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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