Vegan Orange-Pistachio Pear Oat Crisp
Warm, bubbling fruit desserts are one of those things that feel indulgent but come together with almost no effort, and this pear crisp absolutely delivers on that promise. Juicy slices of ripe pear get tossed with fresh orange juice, orange zest, maple syrup, and a touch of ginger before being blanketed in a golden, crunchy topping of rolled oats, chopped pistachios, almond flour, and coconut oil. Every single ingredient is plant-based by nature — no swaps needed, no butter substitutes, no guesswork — which means the whole thing comes together cleanly without compromising on richness or texture. The arrowroot starch in the filling is a quiet hero here, thickening those pear juices into a glossy, jammy sauce that holds together beautifully once the crisp rests after baking. That topping, meanwhile, gets genuinely deep golden and crackly in the oven, with the pistachios adding a savory, buttery crunch that plays perfectly against the citrus-spiced fruit underneath. It's the kind of dessert that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible and disappears fast at the table — serve it as-is or with a scoop of your favorite coconut milk ice cream for something truly special.
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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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