Nitrate & Nitrite 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 one delivers on every level. The filling gets its brightness from fresh orange zest and juice, while a touch of maple syrup and cinnamon round everything out without any processed sweeteners or additives. For anyone navigating preserved or cured foods, a fruit-forward dessert like this is a natural safe zone, and every single ingredient here is clean and whole. The topping is where things get really interesting: rolled oats, roughly chopped pistachios, almond flour, coconut oil, and warm spices come together into a loose, crumbly layer that crisps up beautifully in the oven. Arrowroot starch thickens the cherry filling just enough so it holds together when you scoop it, without turning gluey or starchy. Let it rest for a few minutes after baking and you'll be rewarded with jammy, glossy fruit under a topping that stays genuinely crisp. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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