Enjoy a healthy fall or Thanksgiving dessert with this grain free apple pear crumble. This naturally sweetened apple pear crumble is grain free, gluten free, paleo, vegan, and refined sugar free.

Thanksgiving and the holidays can be a particularly difficult times to eat healthy. Don’t worry, I’m not going to tell you to just eat a salad at the Thanksgiving table. I’ve already given you plenty of healthy Thanksgiving sides, but now it’s time for dessert and a grain free apple pear crumble.

When it comes to classic Thanksgiving desserts, I definitely have my favorite. I’ve never been crazy about the texture of pumpkin pie. It’s too mushy for me. I like some crunch.

Apple pie has always been where it’s at for me. Apples have a nice bite to them, even when cooked. The pie has a good crust to dig into, but of course I needed to make a version that was all healthy and grain free.

It’s actually easier than you might think to make this grain free apple pear crumble.

First, I decided to combine apples and pears because they’re both great fall fruits with natural sweetness. I knew from the beginning that I wouldn’t be adding sugar, so these fruits are able to carry some lightness. If pears aren’t your thing, feel free to omit them and go straight up apple crumble.

Then there’s all tasty apple pie seasonings like cinnamon and nutmeg to throw in the mix.

Since you know I need some texture, I added a crunchy nut topping. I combined pecans, walnuts and coconut but feel free to swap in or out your favorite nuts.

This apple pear crumble, or crisp, or cobbler, really does come together quickly and easily. It’s also highly adaptable to fit your own taste.

If your sweet tooth needs just a touch more, you could throw some coconut sugar or Xylitol on top of the crumble before it cooks.

Feel free to drop a dollop of dairy free ice cream on top for the full Thanksgiving dessert.

This grain free apple pear crumble is also ready to go as is.

Hope you have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

Grain Free Apple Pear Crumble
{Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free}

Ingredients

Crumble Filling

• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced into 1” cubes

• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1” cubes

• 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 2 teaspoons arrowroot flour

• Salt to taste

Toppings

• 1/4 cup shredded coconut

• 1/2 cup of mixed pecans and walnuts

• 1/4 cup cassava flour

• 3 tablespoons coconut flour

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

• Optional: 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar or Xylitol

• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.

2. Place the apple and pear cubes in a large glass bowl. Add all of the crumble filling ingredients and mix to combine. Pour the apples and pears into a glass pie plate.

3. Place the coconut and pecans and walnuts in a food processor and pulse until broken down, but still crumbly. Remove and place in a large bowl. Add the two flours, cinnamon, salt, and stir. Add the coconut oil while still hard and mix with your hands until a crumbly dough forms. Place the crumbly dough mix evenly on top of the fruit. If using coconut sugar or Xylitol, add to the top of the crumble now.

4. Bake the crumble in the oven for 30 minutes, or until it begins to brown on top.

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