Pescatarian Pear Ginger Crumble with Coconut Topping
Warm, bubbling fruit beneath a golden, coconut-studded crust — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. Ripe pears get tossed with fresh ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, a squeeze of lemon, and just enough maple syrup to let their natural sweetness shine, then baked until the juices are visibly caramelizing around the edges. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, all bound with melted coconut oil and maple syrup into those satisfying, irregular clumps that crisp up beautifully in the oven. Every component here is plant-based and grain-free, so it fits effortlessly into a pescatarian lifestyle without any awkward substitutions or compromises. The arrowroot starch in the filling does quiet, important work — it thickens the pear juices into a glossy, spoonable sauce rather than a watery puddle. Let it rest for ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and you'll be rewarded with a filling that holds together perfectly in the bowl. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of coconut ice cream for something that feels genuinely special.
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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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