Wheat Free Cherry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Bubbling cherry filling peeking through a golden, crumbly topping is one of those desserts that feels like pure comfort, and this version delivers every bit of that magic without a single grain of wheat in sight. The topping leans on cassava flour and tapioca starch as its base, which together create that satisfying crunch and tender crumble texture you'd expect from a classic — no compromises needed. Shredded coconut and a hint of ground ginger give the topping real personality, while Ceylon cinnamon and fresh lemon juice keep the cherry filling bright and just complex enough to feel special. Arrowroot starch thickens the fruit as it bakes, so you get that glossy, jammy filling that bubbles up around the edges and through the cracks in the topping — exactly what a great crumble should do. Coconut oil works into the dry ingredients the same way butter would, binding everything into those satisfying irregular clumps that turn golden and firm in the oven. It's the kind of dessert that's genuinely easy to pull together, and letting it rest for ten minutes before serving makes all the difference for a filling that holds its shape in the bowl.
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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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