Nitrate & Nitrite Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

Tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries bubble up beneath a golden, coconut-laced crumble in this dessert that feels like peak summer in a baking dish. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of nitrates and nitrites — no processed additives, no cured anything, just whole fruit, maple syrup, and a handful of pantry staples you can feel good about. The filling gets its body from arrowroot starch rather than anything synthetic, and Ceylon cinnamon adds a warm, delicate spice that doesn't overpower the fruit. On top, cassava flour and tapioca starch create a crumble with real texture — clumpy, crisp edges and a slightly chewy center thanks to the shredded coconut and solid coconut oil worked in just right. That 10-minute rest after baking is worth every second of patience, letting the filling thicken into something jammy and scoopable rather than soupy. Serve it warm on its own or with a dollop of coconut cream for a dessert that's as clean and unfussy as it is genuinely delicious.

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