BHA & BHT Free Mixed Berry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Bubbling fruit filling, a golden crumble crown, and the warm scent of cinnamon and coconut drifting out of the oven — this dessert delivers everything a classic crumble should without leaning on any of the processed preservatives that sneak into so many packaged baking mixes and store-bought toppings. BHA and BHT are synthetic antioxidants used to extend shelf life, and they hide in everything from boxed flour blends to flavored oils, making scratch baking from clean, whole ingredients the most reliable way to avoid them entirely. Here, the topping is built from cassava flour, tapioca starch, and unsweetened shredded coconut, all bound together with solid coconut oil and maple syrup for a texture that bakes up beautifully crumbly and golden. The berry filling gets its glossy, jammy consistency from arrowroot starch and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice — no mystery thickeners required. Ceylon cinnamon and a touch of ground ginger add warmth that makes the whole dish taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Let it rest for ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling tightens into something truly spoonable and satisfying.
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6 servings
For the berry filling
- 3 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries), fresh or frozen
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
For the crumble topping
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, solid
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed berries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp Ceylon cinnamon. Stir until the berries are evenly coated and the starch is fully dissolved. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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