BHA & BHT Free Orange-Pistachio Cherry Oat Crisp
Tart cherries bubbling beneath a golden, crunchy topping is one of those desserts that feels both rustic and a little special — and this one delivers on every level. The filling gets brightness from fresh orange zest and juice, warmth from cinnamon, and just enough maple syrup to let the fruit shine without drowning it in sugar. Arrowroot starch thickens everything naturally as it bakes, so you get that glossy, jammy texture without reaching for any processed thickeners that might carry unwanted additives. The topping is where things get really good: rolled oats, roughly chopped pistachios, almond flour, coconut oil, and warm spices come together into loose, craggy clusters that crisp up beautifully in the oven. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which matters when you're trying to avoid synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT that sneak into packaged snack foods, oils, and cereals. Baking your own crisp from scratch means you control exactly what goes into the dish — no label-reading required. Serve it warm after that brief rest and the filling will be perfectly set, rich, and ready to spoon straight from the dish.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries (about 1 ¾ lb), thawed and drained if frozen
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
For the topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup raw shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 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, combine the cherries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, orange zest, orange juice, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Toss until the cherries are evenly coated and the starch is fully dissolved. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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