Oats Free Pear Ginger Crumble with Coconut Topping
Warm, bubbling pear filling scented with fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon, crowned with a golden, coconut-kissed crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The real trick here is the topping, which skips rolled oats entirely in favor of cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, delivering that satisfying crunch and crumble texture without a single grain in sight. Arrowroot starch thickens the juicy pear filling just enough so every spoonful holds together beautifully, while maple syrup and lemon juice keep the sweetness bright and balanced. Fresh ginger does serious heavy lifting in this recipe — it cuts through the richness of the coconut oil and adds a gentle heat that makes the whole dish feel lively rather than heavy. The crumble topping comes together with just a fork and your fingertips, so there's no special equipment needed and cleanup stays minimal. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will settle into something almost jammy, perfect for spooning over a scoop of your favorite frozen dessert or enjoying completely on its own.
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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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