Turkey Free Orange-Pistachio Cherry Oat Crisp
Juicy cherries bubbling beneath a golden, nutty crust — this fruit crisp is the kind of dessert that makes people hover near the oven waiting for it to come out. The filling gets its brightness from fresh orange zest and juice, with a touch of maple syrup and cinnamon that deepens as it bakes, while arrowroot starch pulls everything into a glossy, jammy sauce. The topping is where things get really interesting: rolled oats and roughly chopped pistachios bring crunch and a subtle richness, bound together with coconut oil and maple syrup for a cluster that crisps up beautifully without any butter or dairy. Almond flour fills in the gaps and adds a gentle nuttiness that plays perfectly against the tart cherries. The whole thing is naturally free of meat-based ingredients — no broth, no drippings, no animal fats — just pantry staples and fresh produce doing all the heavy lifting. It works equally well with fresh summer cherries or frozen ones you've had stashed away, making it a reliable go-to year-round. Let it rest those full ten minutes before serving so the filling sets up properly, then spoon it warm into bowls and enjoy every last bite.
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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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