Hazelnut Free Orange-Pistachio Berry Oat Crisp
Juicy mixed berries meet a golden, crunchy topping in this fruit crisp that feels like a special occasion dessert but comes together with minimal effort. The filling gets its bright, jammy depth from fresh orange zest and juice, while arrowroot starch helps it thicken into that perfect glossy, bubbling consistency you want pooling up around the edges. The topping is where things really shine — rolled oats, roughly chopped pistachios, almond flour, and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger all come together with coconut oil and maple syrup into irresistible golden clusters. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns specifically around hazelnuts, this recipe leans on pistachios and almond flour instead, so you get all the richness and satisfying crunch without reaching for anything off-limits. Everything is sweetened naturally with maple syrup, and the whole thing is baked at 350°F until the topping is firm and the fruit is bubbling — no fussy techniques required. Let it rest for just ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will set up beautifully, making every scoop clean and luscious. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of your favorite frozen dessert for a crowd-pleasing finish that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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