Alpha Gal Friendly Blueberry Lemon Crumble
Bright, jammy blueberries bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-kissed crumble topping — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The filling leans on fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a touch of ground ginger to balance the natural sweetness of the berries, while arrowroot starch pulls everything into a glossy, spoonable consistency as it cools. What makes this crumble such a smart choice for anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome is that every single ingredient is entirely plant-based and free from mammalian products — no butter, no dairy, no hidden animal-derived additives to second-guess. Coconut oil stands in beautifully for butter in the topping, creating those satisfying pea-sized crumbles that bake up crisp and golden without any compromise on texture. Cassava flour and tapioca starch keep the crumble topping tender and cohesive, so you get that classic contrast of crunchy top and soft, syrupy fruit underneath. Let it rest for a full ten minutes after it comes out of the oven — the filling thickens up and the whole thing becomes so much easier to scoop into bowls.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the crumble
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp coconut oil, solid
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, arrowroot starch, 2 tbsp honey, lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, ground ginger, and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss until the berries are evenly coated and the starch is no longer visible as dry powder. Transfer the filling to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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