Paraben Free Cherry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Bubbling ruby cherries beneath a golden, crackly topping — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes people hover near the oven. Every ingredient here is intentionally clean and whole-food, which matters when you're navigating a lifestyle that means scrutinizing preservatives and synthetic additives hiding in conventional baked goods. The filling leans on fresh lemon juice, Ceylon cinnamon, and arrowroot starch to thicken naturally, so there's no need for anything processed or shelf-stabilized. The crumble itself is built on cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, all brought together with solid coconut oil and maple syrup for a texture that bakes up beautifully crumbly and golden without a single grain or dairy ingredient in sight. Ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that plays off the tart cherries in the most satisfying way. Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving is the hardest part — but that short wait gives the filling time to thicken into something truly spoonable and luscious.
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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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