Paraben Free Ginger-Cardamom Cranberry Oat Crisp
Tart cranberries and sweet apple chunks bubble up beneath a golden, nutty oat topping in this warming dessert that feels like the best of autumn in a single baking dish. Fresh ginger and a double hit of cardamom give the filling a bright, aromatic kick that sets it apart from your average fruit crisp, while cinnamon rounds everything out with familiar comfort. Arrowroot starch thickens the fruit layer naturally as it bakes, so you get that gorgeous, jammy filling without any synthetic additives or preservatives — exactly what you want when you're being mindful about what goes into your food. The topping comes together with rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped almonds bound by coconut oil and maple syrup, keeping the whole recipe free from the kinds of processed ingredients that can sneak parabens or chemical preservatives into store-bought versions. Every component here is straightforward and whole, which makes this crisp a genuinely clean choice when you want an indulgent dessert without compromise. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will thicken into something truly irresistible — best served warm, straight from the dish.
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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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