Turkey 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 waiting for it to be done. The filling comes together with fresh or frozen pitted cherries, a touch of maple syrup, lemon juice, and arrowroot starch to create a glossy, jammy base that thickens beautifully as it cools. What makes the topping genuinely special is the combination of cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut worked together with solid coconut oil — it bakes up into irregular, crunchy clusters with a subtly tropical note that pairs perfectly with the tart cherries underneath. A pinch of ground ginger and Ceylon cinnamon tie the whole thing together with warm spice without overpowering the fruit. The whole dish is naturally free from any poultry-derived ingredients, so there's nothing to scrutinize on a label or swap out — just straightforward pantry staples doing exactly what they should. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing bake that works just as well for a casual weeknight as it does for a dinner party, especially served warm with a scoop of your favorite frozen dessert on top.
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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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