Dairy Free Blueberry Lemon Crumble
Bright, jammy blueberries bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-kissed crumble topping — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their first bite. The filling gets its glossy, luscious texture from arrowroot starch rather than cornstarch, and the lemon juice, zest, and a whisper of ginger give it a brightness that keeps every spoonful from feeling too sweet. The crumble itself is built on cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, with solid coconut oil worked in to create those irresistible clumpy, craggy bits that bake up perfectly crisp. There's no butter, no cream, no milk — and honestly, you'd never miss any of it. Skipping dairy in baked goods can sometimes mean sacrificing that rich, satisfying texture, but coconut oil does serious heavy lifting here, delivering a topping that's genuinely golden and firm rather than sad and crumbly in the wrong way. Let it rest for those ten minutes after it comes out of the oven — the filling thickens beautifully and makes serving so much cleaner. Whether you're cooking for someone with dairy sensitivities or just want a fruit crumble that feels a little lighter, this one absolutely delivers.
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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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