Lactose Free Cherry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping

Bubbling fruit filling, a golden crumble crown, and not a drop of dairy in sight — this dessert delivers everything a classic crumble promises without any of the butter or cream. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut worked around solid coconut oil, which gives you those satisfying pea-sized crumbles that bake up crisp and golden at the edges. Beneath it all, fresh or frozen cherries are tossed with maple syrup, arrowroot starch, lemon juice, and a hint of Ceylon cinnamon, creating a jammy, glossy filling that bubbles up through the gaps as it bakes. The arrowroot does the thickening work that cornstarch or flour would normally handle, so the filling sets up beautifully as it cools — no gummy or watery texture. Every ingredient here is naturally free of lactose, so there's no need to hunt down dairy-free swaps or read the back of a butter package. The result is a dessert that feels genuinely indulgent, with warm spice, tart-sweet cherries, and a topping that crackles when you dig in. Let it rest those ten minutes before serving and you'll be rewarded with a scoop that holds together perfectly.

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