Lupin 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 splash of fresh lemon juice to thicken those sweet-tart cherries into something jammy and luscious, while Ceylon cinnamon adds a warm, floral note that feels a little more refined than the usual spice cabinet grab. The crumble itself is built on cassava flour and tapioca starch, which together create that satisfying sandy, clumpy texture you want — no wheat, no oats, and absolutely no lupin flour hiding in the mix. Shredded coconut and solid coconut oil give the topping real richness and help it bake up golden and firm at the edges without turning greasy. Maple syrup does double duty, sweetening both the filling and the crumble so the whole dessert has a cohesive, naturally sweet flavor from top to bottom. Letting it rest for ten minutes after it comes out of the oven is the hardest part, but it's what takes the filling from loose and syrupy to perfectly thick and scoopable. Serve it warm and don't skip a generous spoonful straight from the dish.
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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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