Xanthan Gum Free Mixed Berry Crumble with Coconut & Cassava Topping
Bubbling fruit filling, a golden crackly topping, and the warm scent of cinnamon and ginger filling your kitchen — this berry crumble delivers everything a great dessert should. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, which means you get that satisfying crunch and clumpy texture without reaching for any gums or binders that can sneak into so many gluten-free baking blends. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening the berry filling as it bakes, so you end up with a jammy, glossy base that holds together beautifully once it rests. Ceylon cinnamon and a hint of ground ginger give the whole dish a warmth that feels intentional rather than generic. Use whatever mix of berries you have on hand — fresh or frozen both work — and the maple syrup ties the sweetness together naturally. Letting it rest for ten minutes after it comes out of the oven is the one step worth not skipping, since that's when the filling tightens up into something truly spoonable. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of your favorite coconut milk ice cream for a dessert that feels genuinely indulgent.
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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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