Peanut Free Mixed Berry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Bubbling fruit filling peeking through a golden, crackly topping — this berry crumble is the kind of dessert that makes everyone lean in for a closer look the moment it comes out of the oven. The filling layers juicy mixed berries with maple syrup, a touch of arrowroot starch to thicken things up beautifully, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon for warmth. What makes the topping genuinely special is the combination of cassava flour, tapioca starch, and unsweetened shredded coconut, which bakes into irregular, crunchy clumps with a subtly tropical depth you won't get from a standard oat crumble. Coconut oil works in place of butter to bind everything together, so the whole dish is naturally free from the cross-contamination concerns that can come with store-bought baked goods or mixes processed on shared equipment. A drizzle of maple syrup ties the topping together and caramelizes slightly in the oven, giving you those irresistible golden edges. Letting it rest for ten minutes after baking is the hardest part — but it's worth it for a filling that's thick, jammy, and scoops out perfectly. Serve it warm on its own or with your favorite dairy-free topping for a crowd-pleasing finish.
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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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