Lactose Free Pear Ginger Crumble with Coconut Topping

Warm, bubbling pear filling scented with fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon, crowned with a golden coconut crumble — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The magic here is that every single component is built around coconut oil and maple syrup, so there's no butter, no cream, and absolutely no dairy hiding anywhere in the recipe. Cassava flour and tapioca starch give the topping that satisfying crumbly texture you'd expect from a classic crumble, while the shredded coconut adds a subtle chew and a faint tropical note that plays beautifully against the spiced pears. Arrowroot starch in the filling does the thickening work, so the juices turn glossy and jammy rather than watery as everything bakes. Ripe but firm pears are key — they hold their shape through the oven while still softening into something luscious. A ten-minute rest after baking lets the filling settle into the perfect scoopable consistency, whether you're serving it on its own or with a dairy-free scoop alongside.

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