Sesame Free Blueberry Lemon Crumble
Bright, jammy blueberries bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-laced crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The filling gets its glossy, thick texture from arrowroot starch rather than cornstarch, and a hit of fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and ground ginger keeps it lively and bright rather than cloyingly sweet. The crumble topping leans on cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut for a satisfyingly crisp, slightly chewy texture that holds together beautifully without any grain or nut flours. Coconut oil works in place of butter to bind everything into those irregular, craggy clumps that catch the heat and turn perfectly golden. For anyone navigating sesame allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of tahini, sesame oil, and the hidden sesame that sneaks into so many store-bought baked goods and granola-style toppings. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no label-scanning anxiety — just a genuinely delicious crumble you can feel good about serving. Let it rest those full ten minutes before digging in, and the filling will reward your patience with a beautifully set, spoonable texture.
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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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