Sesame Free Orange-Pistachio Pear Oat Crisp
Warm spiced pears bubbling beneath a golden, nutty crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The filling layers fresh pear slices with maple syrup, orange juice, and a hint of ginger, while arrowroot starch pulls it all together into a glossy, jammy base that holds its shape beautifully when scooped. The topping brings together rolled oats, roughly chopped pistachios, and almond flour, all bound with coconut oil and maple syrup for a crisp that bakes up deeply golden and satisfyingly crunchy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from sesame — no tahini, no sesame oil, no hidden seeds — so you can serve it with total confidence without having to audit a single label. Oat crisps can sometimes feel like an afterthought, but the orange zest woven through both the filling and the topping gives this one a brightness that makes it feel genuinely special. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will thicken into something truly scoopable and rich. Serve it as-is or with a generous spoonful of coconut cream for a dessert that feels indulgent but comes together with minimal effort.
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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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