Turkey Free Mixed Berry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Jewel-toned berries bubbling beneath a golden, crackly topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling comes together with just a handful of real ingredients: mixed berries, a touch of maple syrup, arrowroot starch to thicken things up beautifully, and a squeeze of lemon that brightens every bite. What makes the crumble topping so satisfying is the combination of cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, which bakes up into irregular, crunchy clumps with a subtly tropical depth. Solid coconut oil works into the dry ingredients the same way butter would in a classic crumble, giving you that irresistible coarse, pebbly texture without any dairy. A warm note of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger runs through both the filling and the topping, tying the whole thing together in the most cozy way. After about 35 to 40 minutes in the oven, the edges are bubbling and the top is set to a gorgeous amber — just let it rest for ten minutes so the filling firms up before you dig in. It's naturally free of meat-based ingredients from start to finish, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess, just a genuinely delicious fruit crumble ready to be served.
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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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