Pork Free Cherry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Tart-sweet cherries bubbling beneath a golden, crackly topping — this dessert is pure comfort in a baking dish. The filling comes together with just a handful of real ingredients: fresh or frozen cherries, a splash of lemon juice, maple syrup, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon that keeps things warm without being heavy-handed. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening the juices into a glossy, jammy sauce that pools up beautifully around the edges as it bakes. The crumble itself is where things get genuinely interesting — cassava flour and tapioca starch give it that satisfying crunch, while shredded coconut and coconut oil add richness and a subtle tropical note that pairs surprisingly well with the cherries. Everything here is naturally free from any pork-derived ingredients, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's already built that way from the ground up. Let it rest for those ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will tighten into something scoopable and luscious rather than soupy. Serve it warm on its own or with a generous spoonful of coconut cream for a dessert that feels genuinely 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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