High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Mixed Berry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Few desserts hit the way a bubbling fruit crumble does, and this one delivers all that golden, jammy goodness without a drop of high fructose corn syrup anywhere in sight. Every bit of sweetness here comes from pure maple syrup, which means you're not navigating a label full of processed sweeteners or mystery syrups — just clean, real ingredients from start to finish. The berry filling gets tossed with arrowroot starch and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, so it thickens into something glossy and lush as it bakes, with warm Ceylon cinnamon threading through every bite. The topping is where things get genuinely exciting: cassava flour and tapioca starch give it a tender, slightly chewy crunch, while shredded coconut and coconut oil add richness and those irresistible golden edges. A pinch of ground ginger in the crumble layer is a small move that makes a big difference, adding just enough warmth to keep things interesting. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling tightens up into something scoopable and deeply satisfying. It's the kind of dessert that disappears fast, so you might want to plan for seconds.
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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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