Pork Free Orange-Pistachio Cherry Oat Crisp
Juicy cherries bubbling beneath a golden, nutty crust — this fruit crisp is the kind of dessert that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling leans on fresh orange zest and juice to brighten the cherries, while a touch of cinnamon and arrowroot starch pulls everything into a glossy, jammy sauce that thickens beautifully as it bakes. The topping is where things get really interesting: rolled oats, roughly chopped pistachios, and almond flour come together with coconut oil and maple syrup for a crunch that's earthy, slightly sweet, and genuinely addictive. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products — no gelatin, no lard, no hidden animal fats — so you can serve it with complete confidence at any table. The technique matters too: scattering the topping loosely rather than packing it down lets steam escape and gives you that deep golden crisp instead of a soggy layer. A short rest after baking lets the filling settle just enough so every scoop holds together. Serve it warm on its own or with a dollop of your favorite dairy-free cream for a dessert that feels genuinely special without much effort at all.
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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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