Nitrate & Nitrite Free Plum & Coconut Crumble
Juicy, jammy plums bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-laced crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The filling leans on honey, fresh lemon juice, and warm Ceylon cinnamon to coax out the natural sweetness of ripe plums, while arrowroot starch quietly thickens everything into a glossy, spoonable sauce. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, giving you that satisfying crunch without any of the processed additives that can sneak into conventional baked goods. For anyone navigating a diet free from nitrates and nitrites, the real win here is how straightforwardly clean the ingredient list is — every single component is a whole food or a simple pantry staple, no cured or preserved ingredients anywhere in sight. Coconut oil binds the crumble into those irresistible coarse clumps that toast up beautifully in the oven, and the gaps in the topping let the fruit juices bubble through in the most visually satisfying way. Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving is worth every second — the filling tightens just enough to hold its shape in the bowl. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of coconut cream for something truly special.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 2 lbs ripe plums (about 8 medium), pitted and cut into ¾-inch wedges
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For the crumble
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup coconut oil, solid or semi-solid
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the plum wedges with 3 tbsp honey, arrowroot starch, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon, and ground ginger until the fruit is evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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