Healthy Pear Crumble (Paleo, Vegan)

This Healthy Pear Crumble is Paleo, Vegan and made without oats.  It is lightly sweetened and perfect topped with a dollop of coconut cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream.  A simple, crowd pleasing healthy pear dessert.

Pears don't get as much love as they should.  It must have something to do with their texture.  No?

I sometimes think of pears as a down-graded apple.  See, apples have it all - crisp, colorful and such a large variety to choose from.

Pears on the other hand... they don't taste great until they're soft.  But, let them get too soft and they aren't good either.  Pears aren't usually colorful; mostly green or brown.  And there are only a few varieties to choose from at most grocery stores.

But pears, don't worry - I still love you!  In fact, while I prefer eating raw apples to pears, I actually prefer baking with pears over apples.

Where do you stand??

This Vegan pear crumble, or crisp if you prefer to call it that, is a great way to add a little pear into your life.  It is:

• Paleo and Vegan
• low in added sugar
• gluten free, grain free, dairy free and egg free
• has a sweet, perfectly spiced pear filling
• topped with a flaked coconut and almond flour crumble
• the best healthy pear dessert

My husband claims that he doesn't like pears, but he gave this recipe his full approval.  I promise - baking with pears is life-changing!  They taste 10x's better baked 😉

Here's what you need to make this easy pear crumble recipe:

Ingredients in Healthy Pear Crumble

For the Filling

• ripe pears (I used D'Anjou)
• vanilla extract
• tapioca flour (or arrowroot)
• cinnamon
• ground ginger (optional)
• nutmeg (optional)
• salt

For the Topping

• almond flour
• tapioca flour (or arrowroot)
• flaked coconut
• cinnamon
• salt
• non-hydrogenated shortening
• maple syrup

All of these ingredients are both Paleo and Vegan friendly - perfect for making a healthy pear crisp.

How to make a pear crumble

This healthy pear recipe is super easy to make!

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

Make the Filling

Next, make the filling.  To do this, chop the pears into cubes about ¼ inches, removing the stem and core.  There is no need to remove the skin.

Place the chopped pears into a large mixing bowl and coat with the remaining filling ingredients.

Pour the filling into an 8" x 8" baking pan and set aside.

Make the Crumble

Next, make the crumble topping.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients for the crumble.  This includes the almond flour, tapioca flour, flaked coconut, cinnamon and salt.

Then, add the wet ingredients.  This includes the shortening and maple syrup.  I recommend mashing the mixture with a fork, then using your hands.  Mix until barely combined - the crumble topping will be in chunks.

Crumble the topping over the filling, then press down lightly.

Bake the Pear Crumble

Lastly, bake the crumble.  Set the pan on the middle rack of your preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes.

After baking, remove the crumble from the oven, cool slightly and serve!  Or, cool to room temperature and chill overnight in the fridge.  This pear crumble tastes great warm or chilled.

After baking, this simple crumble recipe has a soft, sweet, juicy pear filling.  The topping will brown slightly and result in a crisp, crunchy, cookie-like topping.  The combination of the two is irresistible!

This vegan pear crumble can be eaten hot or cold.  Personally, I prefer the crumble after it has sat overnight in the fridge.  The flavors seem to be even better the second day.

Pair this crumble with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or coconut cream for an extra special dessert.  (I added coconut cream and a sprinkle of bee pollen and cinnamon.)

More Healthy Pear Recipes

For more Paleo recipes using pears, check these out:

• Banana Pear Bread
• Pear & Ginger Muffins

Enjoy!

Healthy Pear Crumble (Paleo, Vegan)

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• Author: Katie
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 8" x 8" pan 1x

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Description

This healthy pear crumble recipe is Paleo and Vegan and a great way to use up ripe pears.  It has a sweet, flavorful pear filling and a crisp, coconut and almond crumble topping.

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Ingredients

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Filling

• 4 ripe pears (650g) I used D'Anjou
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp tapioca flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
• ¼ tsp salt

Topping

• 1 cup blanched almond flour (95g)
• ¼ cup tapioca flour (30g)
• ½ cup flaked coconut (34g)
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅓ cup non hydrogenated shortening
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Make the Filling: Chop pears, removing the stem and core, then place in a large mixing bowl.  Add remaining filling ingredients and mix until the pears are well coated.  Pour the filling into an 8" x 8" baking pan.
3. Make the Crumble: Combine the almond flour, tapioca flour, flaked coconut, cinnamon and salt in a large mixing bowl.  Add in the shortening and maple syrup.  Mix with a fork, then use your hands.  Once the dough is barely mixed together (still slightly crumbly), use your hands to crumble the topping over the filling.  Gently press down with your hands.
4. Place the crumble in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes.
5. Cool slightly and serve warm, or refrigerate overnight and serve chilled.

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Keywords: pear crumble, fruit dessert, Paleo dessert, vegan, egg free, dairy free