25-09 - Flipbook - Page 51
September
August
June
July 2025
Make it vegan and gluten-free
For a vegan dessert: Swap cold coconut oil or coconut butter instead of regular butter to
make it vegan. This will change the flavor a bit 3 especially if you opt for coconut butter. So
only do that if you like the flavor of coconut. It will have a bit more tropical flavor.
For a gluten-free dessert: Swap blanched almond flour or all-purpose gluten-free flour for
regular flour. Also, check the package to make sure you9re using certified gluten-free oats.
Can I leave the pear skin on for desserts?
Yes. You can leave the pear skin on for extra fiber and a more rustic feel. Just keep in mind
that the skin may get a little tough while it bakes so you may want to peel your pears for a
less chewy final dessert. I enjoyed it with a little fresh Bourbon whipped cream!
Tips for making the best healthy pear crumble
Taste the pears. How sweet are your pears? Sweeter pears mean less maple syrup. With this,
make sure you start with ripe pears. If you need help with that check out how to choose
ripe pears.
Don9t peel the pears. This helps the pears keep their shape plus provides more fiber! Plus,
this saves time. It9s a win-win.
Preheat the oven. Adding the dessert to a hot oven helps the crumble to cook evenly 3
developing that gorgeous color and caramelized flavor.
ingredients
Pear Filling
▢4 cups chopped pears (~ 3 large pears)
▢2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
▢1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
▢1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crumble topping
▢½ cup old fashioned oats
▢2 tablespoons flour (gluten-free OK)
▢¼ cup brown sugar
▢¼ teaspoon coarse salt
▢½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
▢2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into cubes
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prep 4 ramekins with cooking spray or butter. Place on a
baking sheet lined with foil because things will get bubbly!
2. Mix the pears, ginger, cornstarch, maple syrup and vanilla. Set aside.
3. Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. Using a pastry cutter, fork or
your hands, cut the butter into the oat mixture until it takes on a crumb-like appearance.
4. Heap 1 cup of the pear mixture into each of the ramekins. Top with 2
tablespoons of crumble topping.
5. Bake until juices bubble and the topping becomes golden brown, about
35-40 minutes.
6. Let cool slightly. Serve warm.
