Legume Free Orange-Pistachio Peach Oat Crisp
Juicy summer peaches meet bright citrus and a golden, crunchy topping in a dessert that feels genuinely special without requiring much effort. The filling gets tossed with honey, fresh orange juice, orange zest, warm cinnamon, and a touch of ginger before the arrowroot starch works its magic to pull everything into a glossy, bubbling sauce. The topping layers rolled oats, roughly chopped pistachios, and almond flour with melted coconut oil and more honey, so every bite delivers that satisfying crunch-to-fruit ratio that makes a good crisp so irresistible. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, desserts can get tricky fast — peanut-based oils, soy lecithin, and bean-derived thickeners sneak into a surprising number of baked goods. This one keeps things clean by leaning on arrowroot starch instead of cornstarch blends and skipping any legume-derived fats entirely, so the ingredient list is as straightforward as it looks. After about 35 to 40 minutes in a 350°F oven, the topping turns a deep, toasty gold and the peaches bubble up around the edges in the most satisfying way. Let it rest just long enough for the filling to settle, then serve it warm — ideally with something cold and creamy alongside.
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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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