
Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, nutty crumble ā this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The berry base comes together with a splash of maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, and a touch of cinnamon, while tapioca starch quietly does the work of thickening everything into a jammy, spoonable filling. The topping is built on almond flour and sliced almonds bound with coconut oil and maple syrup, so it bakes up beautifully crunchy without a single grain of conventional flour or refined sugar in sight. For anyone avoiding nightshades, desserts can sometimes feel like a minefield of hidden ingredients ā but every component here is straightforward, whole-food, and completely free of the usual suspects. The whole thing bakes in about half an hour, and that ten-minute rest before serving is genuinely worth the wait as the filling tightens into something rich and glossy. Scoop it straight from the baking dish while it's still warm and you've got a crowd-pleasing dessert that nobody will believe is as clean as it is.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed berries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, tapioca starch, lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Stir until the berries are evenly coated and the starch is fully dissolved. Pour the filling into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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