Nitrate & Nitrite Free Ginger-Cardamom Cranberry Oat Crisp
Tart cranberries and sweet apple chunks bubble up beneath a golden, nutty oat topping in this cozy dessert that feels equally at home on a holiday table or a quiet weeknight. Fresh ginger and double-hit cardamom give the whole thing a warm, aromatic lift that makes the kitchen smell absolutely incredible while it bakes. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of cured meats, processed additives, and preservatives — there's nothing to scrutinize on a label because you're building this entirely from whole, recognizable foods. Arrowroot starch thickens the jammy fruit filling without any mystery additives, and coconut oil binds the crumble topping in place of anything processed. The result is a crisp that's deeply satisfying — crunchy on top, soft and syrupy underneath — and it only gets better after that ten-minute rest out of the oven. Scoop it straight from the baking dish while it's still warm, and don't skip a generous pour of whatever you're serving alongside it.
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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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