Artificial Food Coloring Free Orange-Pistachio Pear Oat Crisp
Warm spiced pears bubbling beneath a crunchy, golden layer of oats and pistachios — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling gets its brightness from fresh orange juice and zest, while maple syrup and a touch of ginger bring a gentle, natural sweetness that feels anything but plain. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: real fruit, whole oats, raw nuts, and pantry spices — no synthetic dyes hiding in a boxed mix or pre-made topping. That matters more than you'd think, since a lot of packaged crisp toppings and flavored baking products sneak in artificial colorants that have no business being in a fruit dessert. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling beautifully as it bakes, so you get that glossy, jammy texture without reaching for anything processed. The pistachio and almond flour topping clumps just enough to give you those satisfying, crispy bites on top while staying tender underneath. It's the kind of wholesome, from-scratch bake 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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