BHA & BHT Free Orange-Pistachio Berry Oat Crisp
Bright citrus, jammy berries, and a crunchy pistachio-oat topping make this crisp one of those desserts that feels both rustic and a little special. The filling leans on fresh orange zest, a splash of orange juice, and arrowroot starch to bring everything together into a glossy, bubbling base that smells incredible as it bakes. Packaged baked goods and granola-style toppings are common culprits for synthetic preservatives, so making this entirely from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients means you know exactly what's going into every bite. Rolled oats, raw pistachios, almond flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup do all the heavy lifting for the topping — no mystery additives, just real food that toasts up beautifully golden in the oven. The cinnamon and ginger add a gentle warmth that plays off the citrus in a way that feels almost sophisticated for something this easy to pull together. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling thickens into something truly scoopable and satisfying.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 3 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries), fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
For the topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup raw pistachios, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the berries with the arrowroot starch, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp orange zest, and orange juice until the berries are evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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