Almond Free Cherry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Bubbling cherry filling peeking through a golden, crackly topping is one of those desserts that makes everyone crowd around the oven window. The filling leans on arrowroot starch and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to thicken the cherries into a glossy, jammy base, while Ceylon cinnamon adds a warm, slightly floral note that feels a little more refined than the usual spice-rack grab. The crumble itself is built entirely from cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, so it bakes up with a satisfying crunch and a subtle tropical richness — no tree nuts anywhere in the mix. For anyone navigating almond-heavy baking aisles, this is a genuine relief: the topping gets its texture from coconut oil worked into the flour until it looks like coarse, clumpy sand, not from almond flour or almond meal that so many crumble recipes default to. Maple syrup sweetens both layers, keeping the whole thing feeling wholesome without being fussy. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will thicken into something truly spoonable. Serve it warm and don't be surprised when the dish comes back empty.
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6 servings
For the cherry filling
- 5 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries (about 2 lb), thawed if frozen
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
For the crumble topping
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, solid
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherries, 3 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, lemon juice, and Ceylon cinnamon. Toss until the cherries are evenly coated and the starch is fully dissolved with no dry pockets visible. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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