
Few desserts hit the way a bubbling fruit crumble does, and this blueberry version with a golden coconut topping is genuinely hard to resist. The filling leans on arrowroot starch to thicken all those jammy blueberry juices, while lemon zest, fresh ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon layer in a warmth that keeps every bite interesting. For the topping, cassava flour and tapioca starch team up with shredded coconut and solid coconut oil to create those perfect clumpy, golden crumbs ā no butter required, and you honestly won't miss it. Maple syrup does all the sweetening throughout, so there's nothing refined or processed sneaking in anywhere. It's the kind of plant-based dessert that doesn't announce itself as a compromise ā it just tastes like a really, really good crumble. Serve it warm after that 10-minute rest so the filling has time to set into something scoopable and luscious, ideally alongside a scoop of coconut ice cream if you're feeling generous.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, arrowroot starch, 2 tbsp maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger, 1/4 tsp Ceylon cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp salt. Toss until the berries are evenly coated and no dry starch is visible. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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