Move over apple crisp — this Spiced Pear Crisp is a cozy fall dessert that doesn’t get nearly enough attention. Juicy pears are tossed with warm spices and baked under a golden, crunchy oat topping. Best of all, it’s naturally dairy-free and alpha-gal friendly, so you can enjoy every bite without worry.
Serve it warm out of the oven with a scoop of coconut milk ice cream or a dollop of coconut whipped cream for the perfect fall treat.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 5 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced – Walmart
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup – Walmart | Amazon
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice – Walmart | Amazon
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon – Walmart | Amazon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg – Walmart | Amazon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger – Walmart | Amazon
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder – Walmart | Amazon
For the topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar if tolerated)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8×8 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced pears with maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cornstarch until evenly coated. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted coconut oil until mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over the pears.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and pears are bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with dairy-free ice cream or whipped topping.
Tips & Substitutions
- Fruit swap: Try half pears and half apples for a fun twist.
- Nut-free option: Use oat flour instead of almond flour.
- Make ahead: Assemble up to a day in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake when ready.
- Storage: Cover and refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the oven.
Fall baking doesn’t get much simpler — or more delicious — than this Spiced Pear Crisp. Comfort food at its finest, without the dairy.
Here’s to overcoming alpha-gal in Jesus’ name!
* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for the most accurate results.