Sesame 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 crowd around the oven. The filling layers tart mixed berries with a touch of maple syrup, lemon juice, and arrowroot starch, which thickens everything into a jammy, glossy base as it bakes. What makes the topping genuinely special is the combination of cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, which bakes up into rustic, crunchy clumps with a subtle tropical warmth from Ceylon cinnamon and ginger. For anyone navigating sesame allergies, crumbles can be a surprisingly tricky category — tahini sneaks into health-forward desserts more often than you'd expect, and granola-style toppings frequently hide sesame seeds. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of that concern, so you can serve it confidently without scanning labels twice. Coconut oil binds the topping instead of butter, and maple syrup sweetens both layers, keeping the whole thing cohesive and deeply flavorful. Let it rest those ten minutes after it comes out of the oven — the filling tightens up beautifully and the first spoonful will be absolutely worth the wait.

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