Cashew Free Orange-Pistachio Cherry Oat Crisp
Juicy 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 a bright lift from fresh orange zest and juice, with maple syrup and a touch of cinnamon rounding out the fruit's natural tartness. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening everything into a glossy, jammy layer that holds together beautifully once it rests. The topping leans on rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped pistachios for a texture that's genuinely crisp rather than soggy, with coconut oil and maple syrup binding it all into satisfying golden clusters. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns specifically around cashews, this recipe is a clean choice — every ingredient is straightforward, and the pistachios and almond flour are clearly called out so there's no guesswork about what's in the dish. It's the kind of thing that works just as well for a casual weeknight treat as it does for a dinner party dessert, especially warm with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream alongside.
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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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