Vegan Pear Crumble with Oats (Easy Gluten-Free Recipe)

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Vegan Pear Crumble with Oats (Easy Gluten-Free Recipe)

This delicious vegan pear crumble combines juicy pears with a crispy oat crumble topping, a little maple syrup and warming spices, such as cinnamon. Serve with plant-based ice cream for such a perfect fall treat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dessert, fall, healthy, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 397kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

4-5 large pears cleaned, patted dry and diced
¼ cup maple syrup
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp cornstarch

For the crumble topping

1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned or quick cooking
½ cup oat flour
½ cup walnuts roughly chopped
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
⅓ cup maple syrup
¼ cup coconut oil (refined or not) solid
pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350º. You will also need a baking dish of 9 x 9 inches or similar size. I used a rectangular dish of 7 x 10 inches.
Clean and prepare the pears. You can either cube them or thinly slice them. Set aside.
To the bottom of your baking dish, add the maple syrup, cinnamon and cornstarch. Stir or whisk until fully combined without any large lumps of cornstarch left. Then, add the pears and fold them in the syrup mixture.
In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, oat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, walnuts and salt. Stir until combined. Then, add the maple syrup and coconut oil and use the back of a spoon to press on the oil and incorporate it into the dry ingredients. A few small chunks of coconut oil is ok.
Use your hands or fingers to scatter the oat crumble mixture all over the pears as evenly as you can. Do not press on it.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the pear mixture is nicely bubbly and the crumble topping golden brown. If the pears need more time to cook but the top is already brown enough, then simply cover the dish with aluminum foil and return in the oven for another 10 minutes.
Let the crumble rest for about 10-15 minutes (this will allow the pear filling to thicken slightly), then serve. This pear crumble goes well with vegan vanilla ice cream or coconut whipped cream.

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Notes

Storage tips: keep the crumble at room temperature for about 24 hours, then transfer to an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. You can reheat using the microwave before enjoying the leftovers.
Feel free to play around with the spices. You can add more cinnamon if you love that flavor and also include some cloves, ground ginger, chai spice mix, pumpkin spice mix, etc.
This crumble can also be made with a mix of different fruits, especially pear + apple, but also with berries.
I share more customization ideas on the blog, be sure to check it out!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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