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

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.

Easy Pear Crisp

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!


Pear Crisp Collage

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.

Easy Pear Crisp

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!

Easy Pear Crisp


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

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Cranberry Orange Relish

This healthy Cranberry Orange Relish is a holiday favorite during Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s easy and it’s the perfect combination of tart and sweet.

Cranberry Orange Relish

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This easy and healthy cranberry orange relish uses only 4 ingredients and can be made in under 10 minutes. No cooking required! You do need a high-powered blender, such as a Vitamix, or food processor, though. I like to make this relish a day ahead and let the flavors deepen in the refrigerator overnight.

Cranberry Orange Relish

Here’s how to put it together in under 10 minutes:

You’ll need fresh cranberries, 2-3 large organic oranges, about 1/2 cup orange juice and a little maple syrup or organic sugar (or sugar substitute, like Swerve). Rinse the cranberries well and let them drain and dry. Wash the oranges well, too. I like to leave the orange rind on, so just cut each orange into quarters. Remove any seeds that you see.

Using your blender or food processor, add the orange sections and just a splash of the orange juice and blend for a few seconds. You don’t want the oranges totally pulverized. Add half of the cranberries and blend again, adding another splash of orange juice. Scrape down sides of blender, as needed and/or use the tamper if using a Vitamix. Add the remaining cranberries and blend, adding orange juice as needed. I like to leave the relish a little chunky, if possible.

Cranberry orange relish collage

Pour relish into a bowl and sweeten with maple syrup (or organic sugar) and stir well. Taste as you go. You can always add more sweetener if you desire. I like this relish on the tart side, so I tend to hold back on the sweetener. If you make it ahead and refrigerate it for a few hours or overnight, the flavors will develop. Taste again before serving to see if you need to adjust the sweetness. Enjoy!

Cranberry Orange Relish
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Cranberry Orange Relish
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Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 2 12 oz. packages of fresh cranberries, rinsed, drained, and dried.
  • 2 - 3 large organic oranges, washed and quartered with rinds intact.
  • ½ cup organic orange juice
  • ¼ cup of maple syrup (or organic sugar or Swerve sugar substitute)
Instructions
  1. Rinse, drain and dry cranberries. Set aside.

  2. Wash oranges, cut into quarters, leaving rinds intact. Remove any visible seeds.

  3. Add oranges to high-powered blender or food processor, add a splash of the orange juice and blend into large chunks.

  4. Add half of the fresh cranberries to the blender, add another splash of orange juice, and blend again. Scrape sides of blender, or use blender tamper if needed.

  5. Add remaining cranberries and orange juice and blend until combined. Leave chunky, if desired.

  6. Pour relish into bowl and add maple syrup or sugar. Stir well and taste. Add more sweetener if desired.

  7. NOTE: can make ahead and refrigerate overnight. Flavors will deepen. Taste before serving and readjust sweetness if desired.

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This healthy Cranberry Orange Relish is a holiday favorite during Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's easy and it's the perfect combination of tart and sweet.

This easy Cranberry Orange Relish is a holiday favorite. It’s the perfect combination of tart and sweet.

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Maple and Cinnamon Baked Pears

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

Maple Cinnamon Baked Pears

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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.

Baked Pears Collage
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!

Maple and Cinnamon Baked Pears
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.

Maple Cinnamon Baked Pears

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

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

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

 

 

 

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