Indulge in this fragrant elevated twist on a classic dessert that combines the nutty richness of brown butter with juicy Anjou pears and warm gingerbread spices.
Vanilla, baby!
To zhuzh up this dessert recipe, add 1/2 Tbsp (7 mL) of pure organic vanilla bean paste to the oat mixture to really meld the flavors and deepen the sweetness level without adding more sweetener.
Brown Butter Gingerbread Pear Crisp
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) organic sprouted quick oats
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) superfine almond flour
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) unrefined coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped pecans
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper
- 4 Anjou pears, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) pure organic maple syrup
Directions
01
Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).
02
In saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and swirl until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Set aside to cool.
03
In bowl, mix oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, pecans, and all spices. Mix until well combined.
04
In another bowl, toss sliced pears with maple syrup and half of browned butter.
05
Take remaining half of browned butter and mix into oat mixture.
06
Spread pears into a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking dish and sprinkle oat mixture overtop.
07
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and pears are tender.
08
Serve warm, optionally with a dollop of Greek yogurt or coconut whipped cream.
Corinne Quesnel is a Vancouver-based photographer, recipe developer, and health writer. She creates visually stunning, nutritious recipes, blending her passion for food and wellness with creative flair.
