Red Meat Allergy Friendly Pear and Ginger Crumble
Warm, bubbling fruit filling beneath a golden, nutty crust — this pear and ginger crumble is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The combination of fresh ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon gives the pears a gently spiced depth that feels both comforting and a little unexpected. Maple syrup sweetens both the filling and the topping naturally, while coconut oil brings everything together into satisfying, crunchy clusters of oats, almond flour, and walnuts. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, desserts like this are genuinely stress-free — every ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, with no hidden animal proteins or meat-derived additives to second-guess. Arrowroot starch thickens the jammy pear filling beautifully without any fuss, and the whole thing comes together in one baking dish with minimal cleanup. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling sets into something truly luscious. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of your favorite dairy-free ice cream for a dessert that nobody at the table will be able to resist.
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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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