Capsaicin Free Ginger Mango Coconut Crumble
Tropical, warming, and naturally sweet, this fruit crumble is the kind of dessert that feels indulgent without requiring anything complicated. Ripe mango is tossed with fresh ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and a squeeze of lime before getting blanketed in a golden, coconut-studded topping — the result is bubbling, fragrant, and deeply satisfying straight from the oven. For anyone navigating capsaicin sensitivity, fruit-based desserts can still be a minefield thanks to spice blends and flavored extracts that sneak heat in unexpected places, but every single ingredient here is naturally free of that concern. The crumble itself comes together with cassava flour and shredded coconut worked into coconut oil, giving you those irresistible clumpy, crunchy bits without any grain or dairy. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger do all the heavy lifting on warmth and complexity — bold enough to feel special, but gentle and aromatic rather than sharp. Let it rest for a few minutes after baking so the mango filling thickens into a glossy, spoonable layer beneath that toasty crust. Serve it as-is or alongside a scoop of coconut ice cream for a dessert that genuinely tastes like a vacation.
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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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