High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Ginger Mango Coconut Crumble
Tropical fruit desserts can be a minefield when it comes to processed sweeteners hiding in the topping or filling, but every ingredient here is refreshingly straightforward. Ripe mango brings natural sweetness that does most of the heavy lifting, while maple syrup steps in as the only added sweetener — no corn-derived syrups, no mystery additives. The crumble itself is built on cassava flour and unsweetened shredded coconut, giving it a rustic, golden texture that shatters beautifully against the jammy, bubbling fruit underneath. Fresh ginger and lime juice cut through the richness of the coconut oil and keep the whole thing tasting bright rather than cloying. Ceylon cinnamon adds a delicate warmth that feels more nuanced than the standard spice-rack variety, and arrowroot starch thickens the filling into a glossy, spoonable consistency without any processed thickeners. Let it rest for ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling sets into something truly scoopable and satisfying.
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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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