Carrageenan Free Mixed Berry Crumble with Almond Oat Topping

Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, nutty crumble — this is the kind of dessert that makes everyone crowd around the baking dish before it even hits the table. The berry base gets its glossy, jammy texture from arrowroot starch rather than any processed thickener, so you're completely in the clear without sacrificing that gorgeous, spoonable consistency. Maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and a squeeze of lemon juice coax every bit of flavor out of the fruit, whether you're using fresh summer berries or a bag pulled straight from the freezer. The topping is where things get really satisfying — rolled oats, almond flour, and sliced almonds come together with coconut oil and maple syrup into loose, crunchy clusters that bake up beautifully golden. Carrageenan tends to sneak into store-bought desserts and dairy alternatives as a stabilizer, but this recipe sidesteps all of that with a completely whole-food ingredient list. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will thicken into something truly irresistible — serve it as-is or alongside whatever topping works for you.

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