MSG Free Cherry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Bubbling ruby cherries peeking through a golden, crackly topping — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes people hover near the oven. The filling comes together with fresh or frozen cherries, a touch of maple syrup, arrowroot starch for thickening, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon and lemon juice, so every bite is bright and warmly spiced without any processed shortcuts. The crumble itself is built on cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, all cut together with solid coconut oil until it forms those irresistible clumpy, sandy crumbles that bake up crisp at the edges. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which means you never have to second-guess a label or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your dessert. Packaged crumbles and pie fillings are notorious for containing flavor enhancers that don't belong anywhere near a clean-eating kitchen, so making this from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. Let it rest for ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling tightens into a glossy, jammy sauce that pools perfectly around each scoop. Serve it warm on its own or with a dollop of coconut cream for something that feels truly special.
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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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