Emulsifier Free Ginger Mango Coconut Crumble
Juicy tropical mango meets warm spice and a golden, crunchy topping in a dessert that feels indulgent without a single additive in sight. Emulsifier-free baking can get tricky when it comes to achieving the right texture in a crumble topping, but coconut oil and cassava flour do the heavy lifting here, binding into satisfying, irregular clumps that crisp up beautifully in the oven. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon layer in a gentle heat that plays perfectly against the sweetness of ripe mango, while a squeeze of lime juice keeps the filling bright and balanced. Arrowroot starch thickens the fruit naturally as it bubbles away, so there's no need for any processed thickeners or stabilizers. Every ingredient is clean and straightforward — maple syrup sweetens both the filling and the topping, and unsweetened shredded coconut adds a toasty, chewy contrast to the crumble. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling pulls together into something almost jammy beneath that crackling top layer. It's the kind of dessert that disappears fast, whether you're serving it warm on its own or alongside a scoop of your favorite coconut-based ice cream.
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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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