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Blackberry Crumble


A crumble is a baked dish consisting of fresh fruit (apples, berries, peaches, etc.) 
topped with an oat-based streusel.  Here's our take on crumble ~ with a healthier twist.

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Recipe
 

Filling


8 cups blackberries

2 & 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

5 teaspoons organic cornstarch

5 Tablespoons organic agave nectar
or
organic coconut sugar*

Topping

Combine the following:

1 cup organic coconut sugar*

3/4 cup organic oats

3/4 cup organic unbleached flour (I like Bob's Red Mill brand)
or
Arrowhead Mills brand Gluten free all-purpose baking mix*

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup organic cold butter, cut in with forks or pastry blender

Directions

Preheat oven to 375. 

Combine filling ingredients in one bowl, topping ingredients in another. 

Pour filling into a baking dish or individual ramekins and sprinkle a solid layer of topping over the fruit. 

Bake until golden, 25-30 minutes. 

Top each serving with fresh berries and mint leaves. 

Serve & Enjoy!
 

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* TIP *: Here are a couple of alternative ingredients to accommodate gluten free diets and help you choose a better sweetener.
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Coconut Sugar Health Benefits

Coconut sap sugar is a low glycemic food in the range of 35 to 54 Gi/serving compared with the high Gi of white sugar, brown sugar, turbinado & muscovade sugar, molasses and sucanat which fall into the range of 65-100 Gi/serving.  Therefore, it is good for both diabetics and non-diabetics. 
Coconut sap sugar is a natural, whole food product rich in Amino acids, Vitamins, and Minerals!
 
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