Pear, Pomegranate and Maple Crumble
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Updated Nov 12, 2023
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This pear pomegranate crumble is gluten-free, vegan, paleo-friendly, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and perfect for a festive winter party.
A few weeks ago I posted this pic on Instagram with all the pomegranates I’d just picked. And in fact, I had far more than could fit in that bowl. It was crazy!
My mom has several varieties of pomegranates trees and as I’m temporarily living within my parents (taking care of my dad who has Parkinson’s), I figured I might as well enjoy their fruit splendors. And I did. But after several days of pomegranate everything, even a pomegranate-lover needs a break.
So I popped out all those delicious arils (psst – thanks for your advice) and I packed up FIVE quart-sized plastic bags with arils, stacked them in the freezer and froze them. You know, for future use. Or…for when I’m craving a good ‘ol crumble.
This pear pomegranate crumble is the perfect combo of sweet, fruity goodness and cinnamon, cardamom crunch. I think you’ll agree that pears and pomegranates are a match made in heaven. And you know I love my cardamom. A crumble is similar to a fruit pie, but it’s faster and easier to make, and well, crumblier. Which I prefer. But I especially love my warm crumble topped with coconut whipped cream – which turns it into a soupy, goopy, messy, but delicious dessert.
Oh, and a quick word about the coconut whipped cream. I remember my first time making it a couple years ago and was super disappointed when three attempts turned to failure. I followed instructions to a “T” so I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong? Well, it turns out the brand of coconut milk is the largest variable in whipped cream success or failure. And for the last year, I’ve had nothing but 100%, repeatable success with this brand, so wanted to share.
Want more pomegranate recipes? Check out my Pomegranate Guacamole, Pomegranate Panna Cotta and Pomegranate Chia Parfait. All are great for the holidays!
Pear, Pomegranate and Maple Crumble (gluten-free)
Description
Ingredients
Fruit Base
- 6 pears, peeled, cored and diced
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
Topping
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- pinch of cardamom
Coconut Whipped Cream
- 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all fruit base ingredients (except the pomegranate arils) and toss until well combined. Transfer fruit mixture to a 9×13 baking dish, top with the pomegranate arils and set aside.
- Add the pecans to a food processor and pulse 3-4 times to create small pieces. Add the remaining topping ingredients and pulse until you have a sticky, crumbly mixture.
- Sprinkle the topping on top of the fruit base and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crumble is cooking, make your coconut whipped cream. Open the can of refrigerated coconut milk and scoop out the hardened coconut cream (leaving the coconut water). Place coconut cream in a mixing bowl and add the maple syrup and vanilla. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, fluff the coconut whipped cream for 10-20 seconds. Refrigerate until the crumble is done.
- Serve the crumble warm with a dollop of coconut whipped cream.
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Other recipes you might like:
Roasted Cherry Cardamom Ice Cream (dairy-free and vegan)
Nectarine Panna Cotta with Roasted Plums
And don’t forget to watch my video on How to Make Coconut Whipped Cream.
Delicious and easy to make. My grocery store didn’t have pomegranate so I cut up a couple of gala apples instead. I cooked it longer than the recipe calls to get the apple soft.
Looks delicious and so easy to make. Love it!
Such a beautiful dessert – the most lovely combination of flavours. Perfect for entertaining.
That is such an interesting and delicious combination of fruit in a crumble. Love that it is made with no added sugar. Great and guilt-free way to enjoy the garden fresh fruit.
Absolutely! Definitely a delicious a cozy way to incorporate pomegranates into a dessert :)
this crumble recipe with pear and pomegranate looks so tempting. Loved the addition of pomegranate. so tasteful must say.
The combination is pretty irresistible :)
I love the pomegranate and pear combination! This is such a delicious dessert. I will definitely make again
Hi Capri- It really is a refreshing and warming dessert :)
Made this twice now, it is Sooooo yummy!!!!!!
Awesome! I’m happy you love the recipe. :)
And FINALLY I managed to have all the ingredients at home at the same time… I was even better then I imagined… I will definitely do this again!!! <3. Perfect second breakfast after a rainy forest walk! Pic on IG as usual of course :)
This looks so beautiful and delicious!
-Molly
apolloandluna.com
Thanks Molly! I’m a firm believer that pretty food tastes better. ;) x
Made it last night (& had some for breakfast, sans cream this morning). SO GOOD!!
Looks amazing! I did the same thing….had it for several meals afterwards (as one should, right?). ;) x
Absolutely!! :)
You’re right – pears and pomegranates are a match made in heaven! This looks delicious – and that coconut whipped cream – ah! so good.
Thanks Michelle! Fruit + crunch + cream is always a good idea I say! ;) x
What a beautiful and comforting dessert! I love the addition of the pomegranate, such a lovely combo!
Thanks! I’m all about adding pomegranates to everything! ;) x
This looks so yummy! I was just talking to a girlfriend about coconut whipped cream dramas yesterday, it’s good to know it’s the coconut not us ;)
Ha, it’s definitely not you! When I first started I had 3 failures back-to-back and kept thinking, “it really can’t be this difficult, can it?!” But now, success every time! Keep at it! :) x
This crumble sounds fabulous! Perfect wintertime treat. Good to know about the coconut milk – thanks for the tip! And I’m sending your family good health vibes.
Thanks (as always) for your kind words Liz! :) x