Pork Free Pear Ginger Crumble with Coconut Topping
Warm, bubbling pear filling perfumed 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 comes together with ripe pear chunks tossed in maple syrup, lemon juice, and arrowroot starch, which thickens the juices into a glossy, spoonable sauce as it bakes. The topping uses cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut bound with melted coconut oil and maple syrup, so every bite has that satisfying crunch without a drop of butter or any animal-derived fat. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork derivatives — no lard, no gelatin, no hidden additives to second-guess. It's also a great option if you're cooking for a crowd with mixed dietary needs, since the whole dish is built from straightforward pantry staples that are easy to verify. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling firms up into something truly scoopable and rich. Serve it as-is or alongside a dollop of coconut cream for a dessert 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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