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Gluten-Free Spiced Pear and Almond Crisp

By Freeflourish Editorial TeamPublished Apr 7, 2026 | Updated Jun 30, 2026
American 55 mins glutenfreedairyfreeoptionsnutfreedessertholidayclassicseasonalfamilyfriendlyeasybudgetfriendly

Gluten-Free Spiced Pear and Almond Crisp with measured ingredients, 55-minute timing, 8-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for gluten-free meals, baking, snacks, and desserts.

Gluten-Free Spiced Pear and Almond Crisp
Prep 15 min
Cook 40 min
Total 55 min
Servings 8
Difficulty easy
Cuisine American

Recipe Details

Prep15 min
Cook40 min
Total55 min
Servings8
Difficultyeasy
CuisineAmerican
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Ingredients

Servings 8
  • 6 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1 cup almond flour (or for nut-free option, use 3/4 cup sunflower seed flour mixed with 1/4 cup gluten-free oat flour)
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (or dairy-free butter alternative)
  • Optional
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds (omit for nut-free version)
Measured gluten-free ingredients for FreeFlourish spiced pear and almond crisp
Measured gluten-free ingredients for FreeFlourish spiced pear and almond crisp

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced pears, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss gently to coat the pears evenly.
  3. Transfer the pear mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the gluten-free rolled oats, almond flour (or seed flour blend), brown sugar, salt, and ground ginger.
  5. Pour the melted coconut oil over the dry ingredients and mix with a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly moistened.
  6. If using sliced almonds, gently fold them into the topping mixture now.
  7. Evenly sprinkle the topping over the pears in the baking dish.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the pears are bubbling and tender.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving to allow the crisp to set.
  10. Serve warm plain or with a dairy-free vanilla ice cream or coconut whipped cream if desired.
Oat almond crumble sprinkled over spiced pears for FreeFlourish pear crisp
Oat almond crumble sprinkled over spiced pears for FreeFlourish pear crisp

Storage and Reheating

Store cooled pear crisp covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The topping will soften as it sits, but the flavor will stay warm and spiced.

Reheat portions in a 325°F oven until warmed through and the topping re-crisps slightly. Use a clean gluten-free baking dish or plate when reheating.

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