Citric Acid Free Mixed Berry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Warm, bubbling berry filling crowned with a golden, coconut-studded crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes people hover near the oven. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut worked into coconut oil, creating those irresistible clumpy, crunchy bits that make a crumble worth eating. Maple syrup sweetens both the filling and the topping naturally, so there's no refined sugar or mystery additives to worry about. For anyone navigating citric acid sensitivities, fruit-based desserts can be a minefield since many processed versions sneak in citric acid as a preservative — here, the only brightness in the filling comes from a small amount of fresh lemon juice, keeping the ingredient list clean and intentional. Ceylon cinnamon and a touch of ground ginger add warmth without overwhelming the fruit, and arrowroot starch thickens the filling beautifully as it bakes. Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving is the hardest part, but it gives the filling time to set into that perfect jammy consistency. Serve it straight from the dish and watch it disappear.
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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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