Legume 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 dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The filling gets its silky, jammy texture from arrowroot starch rather than any grain- or legume-based thickener, so every bite is clean and naturally sweet without compromise. For the topping, cassava flour and tapioca starch stand in beautifully for conventional flour, delivering those satisfying crumbly clumps that shatter when you dig in with a spoon. Unsweetened shredded coconut and melted coconut oil bring a subtle tropical richness that plays off the bright lemon juice and spiced pears in the most unexpected, delightful way. The whole thing comes together in one baking dish with minimal prep — just toss, layer, scatter, and bake until the edges are bubbling and the top is deeply golden. Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving is the hardest part, but it's worth it for a filling that holds together perfectly in the bowl. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of your favorite coconut-based ice cream for a dessert that feels genuinely indulgent.
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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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