Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Mixed Berry Almond Crumble
Juicy mixed berries bubbling beneath a golden, nutty crumble is the kind of dessert that feels indulgent without any of the usual ingredient drama. The filling leans on maple syrup and a touch of tapioca starch to bring everything together into a glossy, jammy base, while fresh lemon juice and cinnamon keep the flavors bright and balanced. The topping is built from almond flour and raw sliced almonds bound with coconut oil and maple syrup — no grains, no refined sugars, just real ingredients that crisp up beautifully in the oven. For anyone navigating a diet free from cured or processed foods, this kind of recipe is a genuine win because every single component is a whole, recognizable ingredient with nothing hidden in the mix. Desserts can be a minefield when you're scanning labels for additives and preservatives, so having a from-scratch option this straightforward is genuinely refreshing. It comes together in one baking dish, smells absolutely incredible as it bakes, and the crumble topping turns a deep, toasty golden that makes it nearly impossible to wait the full ten minutes before digging in. Serve it warm straight from the dish and let the bubbling berry filling do all the talking.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen), such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp tapioca starch
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
For the crumble
- 2 cups almond flour
- ½ cup raw sliced almonds
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°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, 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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