Black Pepper Free Ginger Mango Coconut Crumble
Warm, bubbling mango filling topped with a golden coconut crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their bowl. Ripe mangoes get tossed with fresh ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and a squeeze of lime juice, creating a filling that's bright, fragrant, and just sweet enough. The crumble comes together with cassava flour, shredded coconut, and coconut oil, giving it a satisfyingly crisp, slightly chewy texture that pairs beautifully with the jammy fruit underneath. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of black pepper — no seasoning blends, no spice mixes, no hidden culprits to second-guess. That matters more than it sounds, because crumbles and baked desserts often sneak in pre-mixed spice blends that can contain unexpected additions. This one keeps things clean and intentional, leaning on ginger and cinnamon to do all the flavor heavy lifting. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling thickens into something truly irresistible.
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4 servings
For the filling
- 4 large ripe mangoes (about 4 cups cubed), peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For the crumble
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, solid or semi-solid
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, toss the cubed mango with the maple syrup, arrowroot starch, grated ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and lime juice until the mango is evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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