Xanthan Gum Free Blueberry Coconut Crumble
Juicy blueberries bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-studded crumble is the kind of dessert that makes everyone hover near the oven. The filling gets its glossy, jammy texture from arrowroot starch rather than any gum-based thickener, so the whole dish comes together without a single ingredient that could cause digestive trouble for those who need to avoid xanthan gum. Cassava flour and tapioca starch team up in the topping to create that satisfying crumbly bite, while shredded coconut and solid coconut oil add richness and just the right amount of chew. A hit of lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and a whisper of ground ginger keep the blueberry filling bright and lively rather than one-note sweet. Ceylon cinnamon weaves through both the filling and the topping, tying the whole thing together with a warm, delicate spice. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will thicken into something truly scoopable — perfect on its own or with a generous pour of coconut cream.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
For the topping
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, solid
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
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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