This Easy Pear Crisp is the perfect dessert for fall. Spiced with cinnamon, ginger and vanilla, it’s also a  gluten-free, paleo and vegan option for those looking for a healthy harvest dessert.

This easy pear crisp couldn’t be more simple to make. It’s a healthy fall dessert that is laced with the flavors of autumn: cinnamon, ginger and vanilla. It’s also a delicious option for those looking for a gluten-free, paleo and/or vegan treat for the fall and winter holidays.

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I use gluten-free oats for the base of the crisp, but if this isn’t a concern for you, just use your favorite traditional oats. Along with coconut oil, maple syrup, walnuts and spices, this crisp topping comes together super quickly. It’s hard not to munch on it while throwing it together ~ so good!

I used 8 pears. I believe they were Bartlett pears. Over the years, I’ve used various varieties, and even mixed varieties, so use your favorite or try something new! I just peeled, cored, sliced, and then spiced them. I put them in a lightly-greased baking dish (I used coconut oil), added the topping, and baked.

Of course, I served it with some coconut milk ice cream. Totally up to you!

It’s delicious served warm, but will keep in the refrigerator for a few days. Equally good cold!

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Easy Pear Crisp (Gluten-Free , Paleo and Vegan)

 

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Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

40 mins

Total time

1 hour

 

Easy Pear Crisp (Gluten-Free , Paleo and Vegan)

Author: Zesty Olive

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 8 pears, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• teaspoon vanilla bean powder or vanilla bean paste
• (optional) 1 tablespoons coconut sugar OR swerve
• For the topping
• 1 cup gluten-free oats
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• ¾ cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
   
   
2. Lightly grease an 8x8” (or similarly sized) baking dish with coconut oil and set aside.
   
   
3. In a medium bowl, combine the pears, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla extract and coconut sugar (optional). Stir to combine and coat all of the fruit evenly. Pour all of the fruit filling into prepared baking dish.
   
   
4. In a separate bowl, combine oats and coconut oil. Add cinnamon, ginger and vanilla extract and stir to combine. Add maple syrup and walnuts; stir to combine.
   
   
5. Cover the fruit evenly with the topping. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes to let the top brown.
   
   
6. Let cool slightly before serving warm. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Maple Cinnamon Baked Pears are an easy and elegant dessert for fall and beyond.

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It’s pear season and it’s the perfect time to infuse these delicate-flavored fruits with warm spices. Baking the pears allows the pears to soften and absorb the flavors of the maple, cinnamon and ginger.

There are so many pear varieties from which to choose, so take your pick. Here, I used organic Bartlett pears.

Wash and dry your pears. Leave the skins on. Cut the pears lengthwise down the middle and using a melon baller or a small teaspoon, remove the core and seeds. Arrange pears, cut-side up, in a casserole dish or sheet pan. Optional: I like to line my casserole dish with parchment paper for easier cleanup.

Sprinkle the pears with ground cinnamon and ground ginger. If you like lots of spice, add more. I’m fairly liberal with my use of the spices! Add vanilla extract to maple syrup and stir to combine. Carefully spoon or pour the mixture over the pears, making sure to cover all the flesh. You’ll probably have a small pool of syrup in the bottom of the dish. That’s fine; I like to spoon a bit of the warm syrup over the finished product right before serving. If you serve the pears with a scoop of ice cream, drizzle a bit of the syrup over the ice cream, too!

Optional garnish: I like to add a chopped nuts to the pears before serving. Here, I used chopped pecans, but walnuts would be yummy, too.

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

30 mins

Total time

35 mins

 

Maple and Cinnamon Baked Pears

Author: Zesty Olive

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 Bartlett pears
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ginger
• Optional toppings: chopped pecans or walnuts, a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
   
   
2. Optional: Line baking dish or baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
   
   
3. Wash and dry your pears. Leave the skins on. Cut the pears lengthwise down the middle and using a melon baller or a small teaspoon, remove the core and seeds. Arrange pears, cut-side up, in a casserole dish or sheet pan.
   
   
4. Sprinkle the pears with ground cinnamon and ground ginger.
   
   
5. Add vanilla extract to maple syrup and stir to combine. Carefully spoon or pour the mixture over the pears, making sure to cover all the flesh.
   
   
6. Bake pears, uncovered for 25-30 minutes until tender and lightly browned around the edges.
   
   
7. Serve immediately, garnished with nuts and a side of vanilla ice cream.
   
   
8. Optional garnish: Chopped nuts; pecans or walnuts. Drizzle with any remaining syrup mixture from baking dish.
   
   
9. Note: Leftover pears will keep in the refrigerator, tightly sealed, for 2-3 days.

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