Nutmeg Free Orange-Pistachio Berry Oat Crisp
Warm, bubbling berry filling topped with a golden, crunchy pistachio-oat crust — this crisp is the kind of dessert that disappears fast. The combination of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries gets brightened with fresh orange zest and juice, making every bite feel a little more special than your average fruit bake. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling naturally as it cools, so you get that perfect jammy texture without any fuss. The topping leans on rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped pistachios for a satisfying crunch that holds up beautifully after baking. Warm spices like cinnamon and ginger add depth without overwhelming the bright citrus-berry flavors — and because this recipe skips nutmeg entirely, you never have to worry about that particular spice sneaking in and throwing off the balance. Coconut oil and maple syrup bring everything together into a topping that clumps and crisps in the oven just the way it should. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving and watch the filling settle into something truly irresistible.
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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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