
Bubbling fruit filling, a golden nutty crust, and the kind of warm, jammy sweetness that makes dessert feel like a special occasion ā this berry crumble delivers all of that without a single egg in sight. Five cups of mixed berries get tossed with maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, and arrowroot starch, which works beautifully as a thickener and gives the filling that glossy, spoonable texture once it bubbles up in the oven. The crumble topping leans on almond flour and roughly chopped pecans bound together with melted coconut oil and more maple syrup, so it bakes into something genuinely crunchy and caramelized rather than soft or greasy. Because the whole thing is grain-free and naturally sweetened, it fits comfortably into a paleo lifestyle without any ingredient swaps or workarounds. One thing to keep an eye on: almond flour browns faster than traditional flour, so check the topping in those final few minutes to catch it at deep golden rather than overdone. Let it rest for ten minutes after it comes out of the oven ā the filling tightens up nicely and makes serving so much cleaner. Fresh or frozen berries both work here, which means this is a genuinely year-round dessert you can pull together whenever the craving hits.
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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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