Citrus Free Ginger-Cardamom Cherry Oat Crisp
Warm, bubbling cherries perfumed with fresh ginger and cardamom sit beneath a golden, crunchy oat-and-almond topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Many fruit crisps lean on lemon juice or orange zest to brighten the filling, but here the spice combination does all that work beautifully, so there's no need for any citrus at any step. Arrowroot starch thickens the cherry juices into a glossy, jammy sauce that holds together perfectly once the crisp has had a few minutes to rest. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, sliced almonds, coconut oil, and maple syrup — wholesome ingredients that bake into irresistible clusters with serious crunch. Fresh ginger in the filling is the real secret weapon, adding a bright, slightly spicy warmth that plays off the floral cardamom in both layers. Serve it straight from the baking dish while it's still warm, and don't be shy about a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries (about 1 ¾ lb), thawed and drained if frozen
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
For the topping
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup raw sliced almonds
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, grated ginger, 1/2 tsp cardamom, and arrowroot starch. Stir until the cherries are evenly coated, then transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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