Gelatin Free Orange-Pistachio Peach Oat Crisp
Juicy summer peaches meet bright citrus and crunchy pistachios in a bubbling, golden crisp that feels like dessert and breakfast all at once. The filling gets tossed with fresh orange zest, a squeeze of juice, warm cinnamon, and a touch of ginger before arrowroot starch works its magic to thicken everything into a glossy, jammy base as it bakes. That's a key detail worth noting — arrowroot is the thickener here, not any gelatin-based product, so the whole dish is completely free of animal-derived setting agents without any workarounds or substitutions needed. The topping is a satisfying mix of old-fashioned oats, chopped pistachios, almond flour, honey, and coconut oil that bakes into deeply golden, nutty clusters you'll want to eat straight off the pan. Everything comes together in one baking dish with minimal prep, and after about 35 to 40 minutes in the oven the edges will be bubbling and the kitchen will smell absolutely incredible. Let it rest for ten minutes before serving so the filling can settle into that perfect scoopable consistency. Serve it warm on its own or alongside a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert that genuinely impresses.
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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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