Alpha Gal Friendly Paleo Mixed Berry Crumble

Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, nutty crumble — this dessert is pure comfort food that happens to check every box for avoiding mammalian meat byproducts. The berry filling comes together with just maple syrup, arrowroot starch, and a squeeze of lemon juice, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. Instead of butter or oats, the topping leans on almond flour, chopped pecans, coconut oil, and cinnamon, which bake into a deeply golden, satisfyingly crunchy crust that honestly rivals any traditional version. Alpha-gal syndrome can make conventional baked goods tricky since dairy and certain additives sneak into so many dessert recipes, but every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward. The arrowroot starch does a beautiful job thickening the berry juices as they bubble up through the topping, so you get that glossy, jammy filling without any cornstarch or mystery thickeners. Let it rest for those full ten minutes after baking — the filling tightens up and the whole thing becomes so much easier to scoop into bowls. Serve it warm on its own or with a coconut-based topping if you want to go all out.

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