Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large pears (Bosc or Anjou), cored and sliced into half-inch wedges
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (divided)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or a medium-sized casserole dish with a small amount of coconut oil or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced pears with the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the maple syrup, and half of the cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. Stir gently until the pears are evenly coated. Transfer the pear mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading them out into an even layer.
- In the same bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, chopped walnuts, the remaining spices, salt, melted coconut oil, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Stir until the mixture is crumbly and all the dry ingredients are thoroughly moistened.
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the spiced pears in the baking dish. Use your hands or a spoon to press down slightly so the topping adheres to the fruit, but keep it mostly loose and crumbly for the best texture.
- Place the dish in the center of the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The crisp is ready when the fruit juices are bubbling at the edges and the oat topping has turned a beautiful golden brown color.
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Option