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Gluten-Free Baked Pears with Walnut Crumble
Original recipe: 4 servings · Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 35 min
By Freeflourish Editorial TeamPublished May 11, 2026 | Updated Oct 3, 2026
American-inspired
35 mins
glutenfreedairyfreebreakfastdessertfamilyfriendlyeasyseasonal
Pear halves are brushed with coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla, seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, then topped with a walnut and almond-flour crumble. Bake until the pears are tender as described in the method.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American-inspired
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 4 ripe but firm Bosc or Bartlett pears
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup walnut halves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
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Wash the pears and slice each in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the core and seeds to create a small cavity in each half.
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In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
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Place the pear halves cut side up in a baking dish.
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Brush each pear half evenly with melted coconut oil, then drizzle with maple syrup and vanilla extract.
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Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the pears.
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In another bowl, mix together the chopped walnuts, almond flour, coconut sugar (if using), and a pinch of sea salt.
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Generously sprinkle the walnut crumble mixture over each pear half, pressing lightly so it adheres.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork and the crumble is golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
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Serve on their own or with a dollop of coconut yogurt or your favorite paleo-friendly breakfast side.
Another recipe to try
For another warm fruit dessert, try gluten-free cranberry orange bread pudding.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which pears are used?
- Use ripe but firm Bosc or Bartlett pears. Halve them lengthwise and remove the cores before baking.
- What is in the crumble?
- The topping combines chopped walnuts, almond flour and a pinch of salt, with optional coconut sugar.
Storage
Refrigerate leftover baked pears promptly in a covered container for up to 4 days. Serve cold or warm the portion needed before serving.
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