
Warm, bubbling fruit filling beneath a golden, nutty crust ā this mixed berry crumble is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling leans on blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries tossed with maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, and arrowroot starch to get that perfectly thick, jammy texture once it comes out of the oven. The topping comes together with almond flour, chopped pecans, coconut oil, and a touch of cinnamon, clumping into a coarse, crumbly layer that bakes up deep golden and satisfying. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food based, which means you're not navigating a long list of synthetic additives or preservatives that tend to sneak into conventional baked goods and packaged dessert mixes. Parabens and similar preservatives are common in processed foods, but when you're working from scratch with ingredients like these, that concern simply doesn't apply. The hardest part is keeping an eye on the topping in those last few minutes ā almond flour browns fast, and you want golden, not dark. Let it rest just long enough for the filling to set, then dig in while it's still warm.
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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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