Macadamia 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 bit special — and this crisp absolutely delivers on that promise. The filling gets a bright lift from fresh orange zest and juice, with maple syrup and a touch of cinnamon rounding everything out into something deeply fragrant and jammy. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening the cherry juices so you get that glossy, spoonable filling rather than a watery puddle. The topping is where things get really interesting: rolled oats, chopped pistachios, almond flour, coconut oil, and warm spices come together into loose, craggy clusters that bake up irresistibly crisp and golden. Pistachios bring a buttery richness and a satisfying bite that makes this topping stand out from your average oat crumble — no macadamia nuts needed or missed. The whole thing is naturally sweetened and built entirely from wholesome pantry staples, so it's as easy to feel good about as it is to eat. Let it rest just long enough for the filling to set, then serve it warm — ideally with something cold and creamy on top.
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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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