Pregnancy Friendly Orange-Pistachio Pear Oat Crisp
Warm, bubbling fruit filling beneath a golden, crunchy topping — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Ripe pears are tossed with fresh orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and ginger before being blanketed in a hearty oat-and-pistachio crumble sweetened only with maple syrup. Pistachios bring a satisfying crunch along with folate and healthy fats, both of which are genuinely useful during pregnancy, while the pears contribute natural fiber and vitamin C. The arrowroot starch in the filling helps everything thicken up beautifully as it bakes, so you get that jammy, glossy texture without any refined thickeners. Coconut oil keeps the topping dairy-free and crisp, and almond flour adds a subtle nuttiness that ties the orange zest together perfectly. Everything here is straightforward, whole-food, and free from anything you'd want to avoid — no alcohol, no raw eggs, no questionable additives. Serve it warm with a little coconut cream on the side and it feels genuinely indulgent, even though every ingredient is doing something good for you.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!