Paleo Strawberry-Peach Crumble (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

If you're grain free, welcome to your new favorite summertime dessert! I've been making this Paleo Strawberry Peach Crumble for years and after sharing it with my mom, she started making it more than I do. Juicy strawberries and fresh peaches are topped with a golden, grain-free crumble topping that's completely paleo, AIP, vegan, and nut free. Ready in under 45 minutes and one of the easiest impressive desserts you'll make all summer. 

You could say this is a go-to dessert recipe in our house. We love making it with whatever fresh fruit we have on hand any time of year. This peach strawberry crumble version truly highlights the natural sweetness of fruit and has the perfect amount of doughy, crumbly topping. The soft fruit filling compliments the crispy topping perfectly for the ultimate bite each time.

Why You'll Love this Paleo Fruit Crumble

• Allergy friendly: this fruit crumble is completely allergy friendly. It is gluten free, vegan, Paleo, and Autoimmune Paleo friendly with no nuts, corn, or soy.
• Nut free: worth highlighting, this paleo​ recipe can be made fully nut free. Most paleo crumbles call for almond flour, but we use tigernut flour for this recipe.
• Healthy and low sugar: like all of my recipes, this gluten free crumble is no different! I always focus on creating healthier, lower sugar desserts for those with autoimmune diseases and other chronic conditions. There is only ¼ cup of maple syrup in this recipe and you don't need anymore than that since fruit provides so much natural sweetness.
• Easy recipe: made with a few simple ingredients, this paleo crumble can be whipped quickly and baked in 30 minutes. It's the perfect dessert to make when the cravings suddenly hit or if you need a last minute dish for a dinner party or get together.
• The master crumble: this paleo crumble can be used on top of any combination of fruit. You can change the fruit with the seasons and you have a year-round crumble recipe. Strawberry peach in summer, apple in fall, pear in winter... the options are endless!

Strawberry and Peach Crumble Ingredients

• Peaches: I love using in-season, fresh peaches for the best flavor. Bonus points if you can get them locally, like at a farmers market.
• Strawberries: again, fresh strawberries are best. Ripe strawberries are bursting with sweet and tangy flavor!
• Tapioca starch or arrowroot starch: this helps thicken the fruit filling so it holds together when served and isn't a runny mess.
• Tigernut flour or almond flour: to keep this recipe nut free and AIP, use tigernut flour. If you tolerate nuts, you can use almond flour instead.
• Coconut flakes to keep this recipe paleo and AIP, opt for unsweetened coconut flakes. 
• Maple Syrup, coconut sugar: the unrefined sweeteners used in this paleo fruit crumble to add just the right amount of sweetness. Be sure to use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
• Coconut Oil: the healthy, MCT-filled fat used to keep this dessert fully paleo and AIP.
• Vanilla extract, cinnamon, sea salt, lemon juice

How to Make Paleo Strawberry Peach Crumble

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Stir all the fruit filling ingredients together in a large bowl then pour into a 9x9 inch baking dish. Set aside while you make the topping.
3. For the topping, whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. 
4. Add the maple syrup, 2 tablespoon of melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Mix to combine. If the dough is too crumbly, add more oil. The dough should be somewhat wet and hold together when pinched.
5. Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the fruit and bake in the preheated oven for ~30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling underneath.
6. Remove to cool on a wire rack.
7. Let cool slightly before serving for the best result.

Substitutions and Variations

• Flour: tigernut and almond flour are interchangeable, so use whichever you can tolerate or is accessible to you. I have not tested using cassava flour instead of the tapioca flour.
• Coconut flakes: you can use certified gluten free oats for more of a gluten free fruit crisp recipe. For a crunchier paleo version, use slivered almonds or chopped mixed nuts.
• Coconut oil: dairy free butter also works.
• Maple syrup: you can use another liquid sweetener like agave. Honey will alter the flavor.
• Coconut sugar: ​you can use maple sugar or brown sugar instead, although brown sugar is not refined sugar free or paleo.
• Strawberry + peach: Rhubarb is another fantastic option to pair with strawberries or peaches in the summer. Other stone fruit also makes a great base in the summer or a mix of fresh berries for a paleo berry crumble. If using rhubarb, see FAQ below.
• Fruit: the grain-free topping works great with any seasonal fruit combo. I've made this recipe at all times of year with all different fruits. Any favorite fruit combination works, try apple in fall and pear + ginger in winter.

Tips for the Best Paleo Fruit Crumble

• Use ripe, in-season fruit: under-ripe peaches make for a bland, mealy filling. You want fragrant strawberries and peaches that give slightly when pressed.
• Don't skip the starch: tapioca or arrowroot starch absorbs the fruit juices so you don't end up with a soupy, watery filling.
• The crumble should hold together when pinched: if it's too dry add more oil or maple syrup 1 tablespoon of a time, if too wet add more flour.
• Let it cool before serving: let the crumble sit for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the filling to thicken slightly.

Serving and Storage

You can serve this paleo fruit crumble warm or cooled, just be sure to add a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or some homemade coconut whipped cream. You could even add some (homemade) caramel sauce on top to take it to the next level!

To store, place aluminum foil or plastic wrap over the top of the baking dish and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I don't suggest leaving this strawberry peach crumble at room temperature, as the topping will soak up all the juices from the fruit and become soggy. 

FAQ

More Desserts Using Strawberries and Peaches

Gluten Free Peach Pie

Gluten Free Peach and Strawberry Shortcake

Gluten Free Strawberry Raspberry Cake

Gluten Free Strawberry Bread

Paleo Ginger Peach Muffins

Peach Crumble Cheesecake

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