Pescatarian Mixed Berry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, fragrant crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut worked into solid coconut oil, creating those satisfying irregular clumps that crisp up beautifully in the oven. Ceylon cinnamon and a hint of ground ginger give the whole thing a gentle warmth that plays perfectly against the tart, jammy berries underneath. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling as it bakes, so by the time it comes out of the oven and rests for ten minutes, every spoonful holds together in the most satisfying way. The entire recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and free from any animal products beyond what the pescatarian lifestyle already sets aside — meaning it fits effortlessly into a fish-forward, plant-rich way of eating without any substitutions or workarounds. Fresh or frozen berries both work here, so this is genuinely a year-round dessert rather than a fleeting summer treat. Serve it warm straight from the baking dish and watch it disappear fast.
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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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