Gelatin Free Ginger-Cardamom Cherry Oat Crisp

Warm, bubbling cherries beneath a shatteringly crisp oat-and-almond topping — this dessert hits every note you want from a fruit crisp without a single ingredient that raises flags for gelatin-conscious eaters. Many packaged desserts and even some fruit fillings sneak in gelatin as a thickener, but here arrowroot starch does that job beautifully, giving the cherry filling a glossy, jammy consistency that sets up perfectly as it cools. Fresh ginger and two rounds of cardamom — one in the filling, one in the topping — give the whole thing a warmly spiced backbone that makes it taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Rolled oats, almond flour, and sliced almonds form a topping that clumps and crisps in the oven, delivering real texture in every bite. Coconut oil and maple syrup bind it all together and keep the recipe completely plant-based from start to finish. Serve it straight from the baking dish after a brief rest so the filling has time to thicken, and don't be surprised if the pan is empty before anyone thinks to ask what's for dessert.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →