Chicken Free Pear Ginger Crumble with Coconut Topping
Warm, bubbling fruit beneath a golden, coconut-laced crust — this crumble is the kind of dessert that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Ripe pears are tossed with fresh ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and a splash of lemon juice before baking, creating a filling that's fragrant, lightly spiced, and just sweet enough thanks to a drizzle of maple syrup. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, all bound with melted coconut oil and more maple syrup into satisfying, craggy clumps that crisp up beautifully in the oven. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from any poultry-derived components, so there's nothing to second-guess before you dig in. The arrowroot starch does quiet but important work thickening those pear juices into a glossy, jammy sauce that pools around the edges as it bakes. Let it rest for just ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling sets into something truly spoonable and rich. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of your favorite coconut ice cream for a dessert that feels indulgent without any fuss.
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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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