Mushroom Free Pear Ginger Crumble with Coconut Topping
Warm spiced pears bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-studded crust — this crumble is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon give the filling a bright, aromatic heat that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of ripe pears, while a splash of lemon juice keeps everything tasting lively. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, all bound with maple syrup and melted coconut oil into satisfyingly chunky, crunchy clumps. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and whole, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden fungi-derived additives or worry about what's lurking in a store-bought crumble mix. Arrowroot starch thickens the juices as the pears bake, so you get that gorgeous, glossy filling rather than a watery pool under the topping. Let it rest for just ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling sets into something truly spoonable and satisfying. Serve it warm on its own or with whatever topping you love — it's a crowd-pleaser that happens to be completely free of anything mushroom-derived.
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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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