
Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, nutty crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The berry base comes together with just a handful of clean ingredients: fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries tossed with maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, and arrowroot starch to thicken everything into a glossy, jammy layer. The topping leans on almond flour and chopped pecans for that satisfying crunch, bound together with coconut oil and a little more maple syrup — no grains, no refined sugar, and importantly, no macadamia nuts anywhere in the mix. That matters more than it sounds, since plenty of paleo-style crumble recipes reach for mixed nut blends that can easily include macadamias without much fanfare. Here, every ingredient is spelled out clearly, so you know exactly what's going into the dish. After about half an hour in the oven, the topping turns deep golden and the filling bubbles up through the cracks in the most satisfying way. Let it rest for ten minutes and it slices cleanly — though honestly, scooped straight from the dish into a bowl is hard to argue with.
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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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