Peanut Free Orange-Pistachio Cranberry Oat Crisp
Tart cranberries bubbling beneath a golden, nutty oat topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Fresh orange zest and juice brighten the filling, while a touch of maple syrup and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger round out the tartness without masking it. The crisp topping gets its satisfying crunch from rolled oats, almond flour, and roughly chopped pistachios, all bound together with coconut oil and maple syrup for clusters that bake up beautifully golden. Every ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden cross-contact from store-bought desserts. Arrowroot starch does quiet but important work in the filling, thickening those cranberry juices into a glossy, jammy sauce as the crisp cools. It comes together in one baking dish with minimal prep, making it just as practical for a weeknight as it is impressive enough for a holiday table. Serve it warm straight from the dish and watch it disappear fast.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!