
Bubbling fruit, a golden nutty crust, and zero grains or refined sugar — this berry crumble is the kind of dessert that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their bowl. Five cups of mixed berries get tossed with maple syrup, a squeeze of lemon, and arrowroot starch, which thickens the filling into a glossy, jammy base as it bakes. The topping comes together with almond flour, roughly chopped pecans, coconut oil, and a little more maple syrup, clumping into something that bakes up deeply golden and satisfyingly crunchy. Because every ingredient here is naturally derived — no butter, no oats, no refined flour — it fits comfortably within a grain-free, whole-foods approach without any substitutions or workarounds. The hardest part is keeping an eye on the topping in those last few minutes, since almond flour can go from perfectly bronzed to overdone faster than you'd expect. Let it rest for ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will settle into something thick, scoopable, and absolutely worth the wait.
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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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