MSG Free Ginger-Cardamom Berry Oat Crisp
Warm, bubbling berry filling crowned with a golden, spiced oat crumble ā this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Fresh ginger appears twice, once in the fruit layer and again in the topping, so every bite carries that bright, aromatic heat alongside the floral warmth of cardamom. The filling gets its glossy, jammy texture from arrowroot starch rather than any processed thickener, and maple syrup does all the sweetening throughout ā no additives, no flavor enhancers, just clean whole ingredients. Chopped raw almonds and almond flour give the topping real substance and a satisfying crunch that holds up even after the crisp has rested. Because every component is made from scratch with straightforward pantry staples, you never have to second-guess what's in it the way you might with a packaged mix or a restaurant dessert. Let it cool for those ten minutes before serving ā the filling tightens beautifully and the flavors settle into something genuinely special. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream for a dessert that feels both rustic and a little bit fancy.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen), such as blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- Ā¼ tsp ground cardamom
For the topping
- 1 Ā½ cups rolled oats
- Ā½ cup almond flour
- ā cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- Ā½ tsp ground cardamom
- Ā½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Ā¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350Ā°F (175Ā°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the berries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/4 tsp cardamom. Toss until the berries are evenly coated, then spread the mixture in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
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