Alpha Gal Friendly Orange-Pistachio Peach Oat Crisp
Juicy summer peaches meet bright citrus and crunchy pistachios in a bubbling, golden crisp that feels like pure comfort in a baking dish. The filling gets tossed with fresh orange zest, a splash of orange juice, warm cinnamon, and a hint of ginger before arrowroot starch pulls it all into a glossy, jammy sauce as it bakes. The topping layers rolled oats, chopped pistachios, and almond flour with melted coconut oil and honey — no butter, no dairy, no mammal-derived ingredients anywhere in the recipe. That matters a lot here, because managing alpha-gal syndrome means scrutinizing every ingredient for hidden mammalian products, and this crisp is built entirely around plant-based and fruit-forward components from the start. Coconut oil does the heavy lifting that butter would normally handle, and it delivers a beautifully crisp, golden crust that honestly rivals any traditional version. After about 35 to 40 minutes in the oven, the edges bubble and the topping turns deep amber — let it rest just long enough for the filling to thicken, then dig in while it's still warm.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 2 lbs fresh peaches (about 5–6 medium), pitted and sliced ½-inch thick
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
For the topping
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup raw pistachios, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 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 sliced peaches, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp orange zest, orange juice, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground ginger, and arrowroot starch. Toss until the peaches are evenly coated, then spread them in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
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