Nitrate & Nitrite Free Blueberry Lemon Crumble
Bubbling blueberry filling peeking through a golden, coconut-kissed crumble is one of those desserts that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The bright hit of lemon juice and zest cuts through the natural sweetness of the berries, while a pinch of ground ginger adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting. Every component here is built from whole, straightforward ingredients — fresh or frozen blueberries, honey, coconut oil, cassava flour — so there's no need to scrutinize a label for hidden preservatives or additives that can sneak into packaged baked goods. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling naturally as it cools, giving you that jammy, spoonable texture without any processed thickeners. The crumble itself comes together with a pastry-cutter technique that creates those satisfying irregular clumps, toasting up crisp and golden in the oven. It's the kind of dessert that works just as well for a casual weeknight treat as it does for a dinner party, and the ten-minute rest before serving is genuinely worth the wait.
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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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