Pistachio Free Plum & Coconut Crumble
Juicy, jammy plums bubbling up through a golden, coconut-laced topping — this crumble is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling leans on ripe plums tossed with honey, lemon juice, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and a touch of ginger, so every bite has that perfect balance of tart and sweet. Instead of oats or traditional flour, the crumble topping is built from cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, which bakes up into satisfyingly crisp, rustic clumps with a subtle tropical note. Coconut oil binds everything together without any dairy, making this a naturally rich dessert that doesn't feel like a compromise. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, crumbles and crisps can be a minefield — granola-style toppings and shared equipment at bakeries are constant concerns — but this one is built entirely from ingredients that sidestep that worry. The arrowroot starch thickens the fruit juices as they bubble, so you get a glossy, spoonable filling rather than a watery pool under the topping. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and serve it warm, ideally with a generous scoop of your favorite ice cream or coconut cream alongside.
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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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