Almond Free Pear Ginger Crumble with Coconut Topping
Warm spiced pears bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-kissed crumble is the kind of dessert that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon give the filling a bright, aromatic heat that plays beautifully against the natural sweetness of ripe pears, while a splash of lemon juice keeps everything lively and balanced. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut — no tree nut flours anywhere in sight — so anyone avoiding almonds can dig in without a second thought. Many crumble recipes lean heavily on almond meal or sliced almonds for texture, but the combination of cassava flour and coconut here delivers genuinely satisfying crunch and golden color straight out of the oven. Maple syrup and melted coconut oil bind the topping into those irresistible coarse clumps that crisp up perfectly at 375°F. Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving is worth every second of patience — the juices thicken into a glossy, gingery sauce that coats every chunk of pear. Serve it warm on its own or with whatever topping makes you happiest.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 2 lb ripe but firm pears (about 5 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
For the crumble topping
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
- ½ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp 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, 2 tbsp maple syrup, grated ginger, 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon, arrowroot starch, lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss until the pears are evenly coated, then transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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