Wheat Free Orange-Pistachio Cranberry Oat Crisp
Tart cranberries, bright orange zest, and a crunchy pistachio-oat topping come together in a bubbling, golden crisp that feels festive enough for a holiday table but easy enough for any weeknight craving. The filling gets its glossy, jammy texture from arrowroot starch rather than any flour-based thickener, which means the whole dish stays completely free of wheat without any awkward substitutions. Almond flour in the topping adds a subtle nuttiness that plays beautifully off the chopped pistachios, while coconut oil and maple syrup bind everything into satisfying, crunchy clusters. What makes this crisp so reliable is that every ingredient is naturally wheat-free — there's no swapping or hunting down specialty products, just a straightforward pantry pull. The cranberry filling gets a serious flavor boost from both the juice and zest of a whole orange, cutting through the tartness with floral, citrusy warmth. Let it rest for those ten minutes after baking and you'll be rewarded with a filling that's thick, scoopable, and deeply fragrant. Serve it warm straight from the dish and watch it disappear fast.
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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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