Soy Free Orange-Pistachio Cherry Oat Crisp
Tart cherries bubbling beneath a golden, nutty crust 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 bright, citrusy lift from fresh orange zest and juice, while a touch of cinnamon and maple syrup let the fruit shine without overpowering it. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening everything into a glossy, jammy layer that holds together beautifully once it rests. The topping is where things get really interesting: rolled oats, roughly chopped pistachios, and almond flour come together with coconut oil and maple syrup into a crumbly, crunchy crown that smells incredible as it toasts in the oven. Every ingredient here is naturally free of soy — no butter substitutes to scrutinize, no packaged mixes with hidden additives — just whole, straightforward pantry staples. Keeping the topping loosely scattered rather than packed down is the key move, letting steam escape so you get that deep golden crunch rather than a soggy layer. Serve it warm after that short rest and the filling will be thick, fragrant, and absolutely worth every minute of the wait.
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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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