This nourishing crumble is more than just a treat — it’s a celebration of wholesome, gut-loving ingredients that support digestion, boost immunity, and warm the body from within.
Warming spices like cinnamon and allspice add a comforting touch and help maintain balanced blood sugar levels. The oats in the topping offer sustained energy and support gut health, and the probiotic-rich kefir yoghurt promotes a healthy digestive system. Fresh blueberries add a burst of antioxidants for immunity and skin health, while the mint leaves refresh and soothe after each bite.
With juicy pears, heart-healthy pecans, and probiotic-rich kefir, this dessert balances comfort with nutrition — perfect for an autumn morning or cozy evening in.
Pear, Pecan & Cinnamon Autumn Crumble
with Kefir Yoghurt, Fresh Blueberries & Mint
Ingredients
For the spiced pear base:
- 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
For the crumble topping:
- ½ medium size mug gluten-free oats ( 1 mug if you like more oats )
- ½ mug pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup (optional)
To serve:
- Fresh blueberries
- A dollop of Kefir yoghurt, plain preferably
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven: Heat to 180°C / 350°F.
2. Prepare the pears: In a bowl, toss the sliced pears with coconut oil, cinnamon, allspice, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated. Spread the mixture in an ovenproof baking dish. If coconut oil is a hard substance ( like mine was ), warm it all up on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
3. Make the crumble topping: In a pan, warm coconut oil over medium heat. Add gluten-free oats, chopped pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, and coconut sugar, stirring for about 10 minutes until golden and fragrant. It took me about 10 minutes.
4. Assemble: Spoon the warm crumble mixture evenly over the spiced pears.
5. Bake: Cover the dish with baking foil ( I use parchment & foil ) and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, until the top is crisp and lightly browned.
6. Serve: Allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with a dollop of kefir yoghurt, a handful of fresh blueberries, and a few mint leaves for brightness and balance.
Health Benefits
- Pears: Fiber-rich and hydrating, support healthy digestion.
- Pecans: Provide healthy fats and antioxidants for heart and brain health.
- Cinnamon & Allspice: Warm the body and support balanced blood sugar.
- Coconut oil: Contains MCTs for clean, steady energy.
- Oats: Nourish gut health and help stabilise cholesterol.
- Kefir yoghurt: Full of probiotics for a healthy digestive system.
- Blueberries: Packed with antioxidants for skin and immune support.
- Mint: Freshens and soothes digestion after a meal.
Enjoy every nourishing bite! It’s so warming and absolutely delicious.
May this warming crumble bring you comfort, vitality, and joy.
Stay tuned — or see you soon — for more inspiring, wholesome, and healthy living dishes.
With love and comfort during Autumn season…
Living Well with Julia 💚