Hazelnut Free Orange-Pistachio Cherry Oat Crisp
Bubbling cherry filling, a golden crunch on top, and bright citrus running through every bite — this fruit crisp is the kind of dessert that disappears fast. The filling leans on fresh orange zest and juice to lift the deep, jammy sweetness of the cherries, while arrowroot starch pulls everything together into a glossy, thick sauce that isn't watery or loose. The topping is where things get really interesting: rolled oats, roughly chopped pistachios, almond flour, coconut oil, and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger come together into a crumbly, deeply golden crust that crisps up beautifully in the oven. For anyone navigating tree nut sensitivities, it's worth noting that hazelnuts are completely absent here — no hazelnut flour, no hazelnut oil, no blended nut mixes that might sneak them in. The pistachios and almond flour do all the heavy lifting, giving you that satisfying nutty richness without any of the worry. Everything is sweetened with maple syrup, so the ingredient list stays clean and straightforward from start to finish. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will set into something truly spoonable and special.
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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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