Nitrate & Nitrite Free Orange-Pistachio Pear Oat Crisp
Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden crunch of oats and pistachios — this dessert hits every note you want from a cozy baked crisp. Ripe pears get tossed with fresh orange juice, orange zest, maple syrup, and a touch of ginger before going into the oven, so the flavor is bright and layered without relying on anything processed or preserved. The topping comes together with rolled oats, roughly chopped pistachios, almond flour, coconut oil, and more maple syrup, giving you that irresistible crumbly texture that shatters just right with a spoon. Every single ingredient here is whole and naturally sourced, which means there are no cured or processed components sneaking in — a real win when you're trying to keep your plate clean without sacrificing indulgence. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling as it bakes, so you get those gorgeous bubbling edges and a jammy, spoonable consistency rather than a watery mess. It's the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible and looks impressive enough to serve to guests, even though the prep is genuinely straightforward. Scoop it warm and let the citrus-kissed pears and toasty pistachio topping do all the talking.
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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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