Artificial Flavors Free Orange-Pistachio Pear Oat Crisp
Warm, bubbling pear filling crowned with a golden, nutty oat crunch — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Fresh orange juice and zest bring a bright citrus lift to the spiced pears, while chopped pistachios add a satisfying crunch and a little richness to every bite. Everything here is sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with real spices, orange zest, and fresh fruit — no synthetic flavor packets or mystery extracts anywhere in sight. That matters more than you might think, because so many packaged dessert mixes and flavored oat products sneak in artificial flavoring agents that are easy to overlook on a label. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling naturally as it bakes, so the juices turn glossy and jammy rather than watery or starchy-tasting. Coconut oil and almond flour round out the topping, keeping everything cohesive and deeply toasty without any shortcuts. It's the kind of wholesome, from-scratch crisp you'll want to make on repeat all fall and winter long.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 2 lbs ripe but firm pears (about 5 medium), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
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
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced pears, 2 tbsp maple syrup, orange juice, 1 tsp orange zest, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground ginger, and arrowroot starch. Toss until the pears are evenly coated, then spread them in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
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