Fish Free Pear Ginger Crumble with Coconut Topping
Warm spiced pears bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-flecked crumble — this is the kind of dessert that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon bring a bright, aromatic heat to the filling, while maple syrup keeps everything naturally sweet without any refined sugar. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, giving you those satisfying irregular clumps that crisp up beautifully in the oven. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden seafood-derived additives that sometimes sneak into processed baking products. Arrowroot starch thickens the juices as the pears soften, so you get a luscious, jammy filling rather than a watery mess. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the whole thing sets into something that looks genuinely impressive for how little effort it takes. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of your favorite coconut ice cream for a dessert that feels indulgent but is made entirely from real, recognizable ingredients.
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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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