This Healthy Ginger Pear Crumble is a lightened up version of a favorite Fall dessert! Oats, nuts, and coconut serve as the base for the spiced maple crumble that tops the sweet and spicy pear mixture. Baked to perfection, this dessert recipe would be a fantastic addition to your holiday table!
This time of year, I’m looking to hunker down, wear socks to bed, drink red wine far too often then I should, and eat ALL THE COMFORT FOOD.
You with me?
And “just like that”, I’m suddenly in a 10 pound gain fog of disbelief. Or rather, a black out of sorts.
“How on earth did this happen? I ate so good this holiday season!”
…says the girl who’s eaten a charcuterie platter for dinner at least twice per week for the past month. This year though, I mean business.
Now, don’t get me wrong: I will still be eating charcuterie for dinner this season. It may not be two times per week, but you can guarantee I’ll be putting back the brie.
In moderation, folks.
See, while I may be craving all the sweets, all the cheese, all the carbs, and ALL the cocktails, I can still indulge smartly. Sure, I’ll start with monitoring the quantity of food I’m eating (in a season known for gluttony), but I’ll also make smart swaps and ingredient substitutions where I can.
Exhibit A: This Healthy Ginger Pear Crumble.
This lighter recipe includes all your favorite parts of a warm, spicy, intoxicating fall dessert: comforting spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, warm baked fruit, and a crumbly crunchy topping.
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Healthy Ginger Pear Crumble
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 5 cups thinly sliced pears See Notes
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla
For the crumble topping:
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cups pecans
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 1/4 cup almonds,
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger powder
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prep your pears. Wash and peel if you choose (see note below). Thinly slice pears and add to a large bowl. Add maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, fresh ginger, and vanilla. Toss thoroughly to combine.
- Add pears to a 9 inch baking dish sprayed with coconut oil.
- Add all crumble ingredients to food processor and pulse until combined.
- Top pears with crumble. Bake for 45 -50 minutes until fragrant and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly, and serve.
Notes
- I used Bartlett pears for this recipe, which were delicious! Use your favorite variety.
- I chose to leave my pears unpeeled. The skins add a different texture which I love! feel free to peel your pears if you prefer!