Cinnamon Pecan Pear Crisp (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)
This is the best cinnamon pecan pear crisp that everyone will be going in for seconds. The sweet, juicy, warm pears paired with the delicious cinnamon pecan crisp topping is simply incredible. It’s the perfect dessert to make with all the pears in season now.
As you may know, apple crisp is my favorite dessert. I had to make a pear version because pears are so underrated. It’s actually easier to make than apple crisp because you don’t have to peel them. It only takes one bowl and 15 minutes to prep. While it’s baking, your house will smell amazing.
I love the crunchy, sweet, nutty topping that tastes like granola. The pecans add a nice crunch and texture to the crisp. It’s so delicious and you can never have too much of the crisp crumble topping.
No one would know that this healthy pear crisp is made with wholesome ingredients too! It’s vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar free. It’s a dessert that you can feel good about eating and is so comforting.
If you make this cinnamon pecan pear crisp, tag me @nutsaboutgreens on Instagram so I can see your creations!
Cinnamon Pecan Pear Crisp (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)
Ingredients
Filling
- 5-6 large and ripe Bartlett pears, sliced 1/4 inch (about 2.2 lbs sliced)
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp cardamom (optional)
- 3 Tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Topping
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or melted vegan butter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×9 pan or pie pan and set it aside.
- In a very large bowl, add the pears, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom (optional), coconut sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch. Stir with a spatula or spoon until everything is evenly combined. Add the pears to the greased pan. Make sure it’s packed in there.
- In that same mixing bowl, add all the topping ingredients. Stir until well combined. Sprinkle topping evenly over the top of the pears, then using your hands or the back of the spatula to press it down.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until pears are tender when poked with a knife and the topping is golden brown. Mine took about 50 minutes.
- Let it cool for one hour before serving. Enjoy warm with some vanilla ice cream! Although best when fresh, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds or until warm.
