
Bubbling blueberry filling peeking through a golden, coconut-scented crumble topping — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. For anyone managing oral allergy syndrome, fruit-forward desserts can feel like a minefield, since raw fruits are often the biggest trigger. Here, the blueberries are baked until fully bubbling, which breaks down the proteins that tend to cause reactions, making this a genuinely comfortable way to enjoy a berry dessert. The crumble itself is built on cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, so there are no common cross-reactive grains or tree nuts lurking in the topping. A hit of fresh lemon juice and zest, plus a whisper of ground ginger and Ceylon cinnamon, gives the whole thing a bright, warming depth that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling into a glossy, jammy layer that holds together beautifully after a short rest out of the oven. It's the kind of simple, crowd-pleasing bake you'll want to make on repeat all summer long.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with coconut oil.
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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