
Bubbling fruit, a golden crumble, and the warm scent of cinnamon filling your kitchen ā this dessert delivers everything a classic berry crumble should without a single grain of conventional flour or refined sugar. The filling leans on five cups of mixed berries tossed with maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon juice, and arrowroot starch, which thickens everything into a jammy, glossy sauce as it bakes. The topping comes together with almond flour, roughly chopped pecans, coconut oil, and more maple syrup, clumping into a texture that bakes up irresistibly crunchy and deep golden brown. Every ingredient here is naturally free from brazil nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress ā just straightforward pantry staples that happen to work beautifully together. The arrowroot starch is a smart swap for cornstarch, giving the filling that perfect saucy consistency without any grains or starches that fall outside a paleo approach. Let it rest for ten minutes after pulling it from the oven and the filling tightens up just enough to scoop cleanly into bowls. Serve it warm on its own or with a dollop of coconut cream for a dessert that feels genuinely indulgent.
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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 berries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, and lemon juice. Stir until the berries are evenly coated and the starch is fully dissolved with no dry pockets. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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