Hazelnut Free Orange-Pistachio Cranberry Oat Crisp
Tart cranberries, bright citrus, and a buttery-crisp oat topping make this dessert one of those crowd-pleasers that disappears fast. The filling leans on fresh orange zest and juice alongside maple syrup and a touch of ginger, so every spoonful has this warm, jammy depth that feels way more sophisticated than the effort involved. Chopped pistachios bring a satisfying crunch and a gorgeous green pop of color to the golden topping — no hazelnuts anywhere in sight, which makes this a genuinely safe pick for anyone navigating that allergy at the dessert table. Coconut oil and almond flour bind the oat crumble together beautifully, giving you that classic crisp texture without relying on any tree nuts that could be a problem. Arrowroot starch thickens the cranberry filling as it bakes, so by the time it's bubbling at the edges and the topping is deep golden, you know it's ready to pull. A short rest out of the oven lets everything set just enough that it scoops cleanly into bowls. Serve it warm and don't be surprised when people ask for seconds before they've finished their first.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 12 oz (about 3 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 large orange, zested and juiced (about ¼ cup juice)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For the topping
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup raw pistachios, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, 3 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir until the cranberries are evenly coated and the starch is fully dissolved into the liquid. Transfer the filling to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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