Hazelnut Free Ginger-Cardamom Cranberry Oat Crisp
Tart cranberries and sweet apple chunks bubble up beneath a golden, spiced oat topping in this cozy fruit crisp that feels like autumn in a baking dish. Fresh ginger and double cardamom give the whole thing a warm, aromatic lift that sets it apart from your average dessert — this one has real personality. The filling gets its glossy, jammy texture from arrowroot starch, which thickens everything beautifully as it cools, so every scoop holds together just right. The topping leans on rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped almonds for crunch and body, with coconut oil and maple syrup binding it all into irresistible golden clusters. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns specifically around hazelnuts, this recipe is a genuinely satisfying option — the almonds here are intentional and clearly listed, with no hidden fillers or ambiguous nut blends to second-guess. Everything is mixed in two bowls, layered into a single baking dish, and finished in under an hour, making it as weeknight-friendly as it is impressive enough for a dinner party. Serve it warm straight from the dish, and don't be surprised if people ask for the recipe before they've finished their first bite.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch pieces
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
For the topping
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
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 cranberries, apple pieces, 1/3 cup maple syrup, grated ginger, 1/2 tsp cardamom, cinnamon, and arrowroot starch. Stir until the fruit is evenly coated, then transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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