Gluten Free Mixed Berry Crumble

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This gluten free mixed berry crumble is the perfect dessert for any summer party, potluck, picnic or any summer day. You’ll never want another crumble recipe again!

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As many of you know, I’ve recently finished editing an entirely gluten-free cookbook for a project with Adams Media.

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Even though I loved every second of publishing my first cookbook (ON SALE HERE!), it was a lot of work. And I’m still not 100% happy with the final product. So when I was approached to create 60 new recipes for an all gluten-free book, I almost said no. But then I thought about it. My best friend is gluten intolerant, and so many of my family members are struggling with celiac and allergies, and it always breaks my heart that they can’t eat the foods everyone else enjoys at parties and potlucks.

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So, after convincing my husband that we’ll definitely be taking that vacation later this year and that I won’t fall into a tunnel of perfectionism and despair with this one, I said yes. And exactly one month later, I had every single recipe turned in (it was a very busy month) and felt more accomplished than I had in a long time. Gluten-free cooking and baking is challenging. Because you’re losing the one property that keeps most of our cakes, breads and pastas binded, you have to play with different chemicals and flours to recreate gluten. Xanthum gum and psyllium husks became my best friend, and soon my cabinet was filled with 12 different kinds of flour, including an all purpose blend that set me back about the cost of a new iMac. (Not really, but almost).

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I learned very quickly that some of the recipes I loved to make on a regular basis (like pizza crust, homemade pasta and soft pretzels), just wouldn’t turn out by simply subbing in gluten-free products. I had to reconstruct these recipes so they would turn out. And let me tell you, I’ve never had more recipe fails in my life than I did doing this book. But instead of getting frustrated by each fail, I felt more inspired. This book was very tough, but I truly feel like I learned so much about gluten-free cooking. I really challenged myself as a cook and the end result was that much more gratifying.

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Choosing which recipes to include was definitely difficult. I wanted to make recipes that my friend and my family would love, as well as recipes picky kids and even vegans would enjoy too. I narrowed down my list and even had to cut recipes I made from it because I didn’t think they quite fit. Funny enough, this gluten free mixed berry crumble was one that got the ax. Not because it’s not incredible (trust me, it is), but simply because I had another fruity summer dessert and wanted to make sure I had plenty of variety.

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But, that’s okay because then I can share it with you guys right now. This crumble is one of my new favorites for summer. The topping is buttery, crispy and crunchy, while the tart mix of blueberries, blackberries and strawberries offers the perfect tart, juicy and sweet contrast. Topped with some vanilla bean ice cream and this is downright criminal.

One bite and you’ll be hooked. I promise you.

Gluten Free Mixed Berry Crumble

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CLICK HERE FOR THE PRINTABLE VERSION OF THIS RECIPE!

Serves about 10.
Prep time: About 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

For the filling:

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons almond meal or coconut flour

For the crumble topping:

  • 3/4 cup high quality gluten-free all purpose flour (I swear by Gluteny)
  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 stick COLD unsalted butter, cut into slabs
  • 1 vanilla bean, scraped
  • 1 jumbo egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon stick

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Liberally grease a casserole dish, pie plate or 8 x 8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the berries with the sugar and almond meal, lemon zest, lemon juice. Cover with saran wrap and let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the crumble topping. In another mixing bowl, whisk the gluten-free mix, almond meal, brown sugar, white sugar and baking powder together until fully combined. Using a pastry knife, cut into the butter slabs into the mix (much like you would with a pie crust) until mixture resembles a coarse sand.
  4. Lightly beat the egg with the vanilla bean and mix into the butter/crumble mixture.
  5. Pour the berries into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Liberally sprinkle the top with the crumble and add the grated cinnamon to the top. Bake for about 42 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories: 350
Fat: 15 grams
Carbohydrates: 45.3 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Weight Watchers Points: 8

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  1. Posted by Angie on
    Monday, June 16th, 2014
    What a perfect summer dessert, looks amazing!
    • Posted by cgallam10 on
      Monday, June 16th, 2014
      Thank you dear!!
  2. Posted by Brenda@SugarFreeMom on
    Monday, June 16th, 2014
    SOunds delicious and I know exactly what you mean about perfectionism and cookbooks! I'm turning in my manuscript of 103 recipes today! I did it in 6 months and I' sad some of my earlier pics aren't as good as they the more current ones as I got better with my new camera. A deadline is a deadline so there it is. Mine is all gluten free too and sugar free, no easy task. Enjoy your vacation with the hubby and I hope to be leaving on a much needed one very soon as well!
    • Posted by cgallam10 on
      Monday, June 16th, 2014
      Totally!! I agree 100%. It's so hard to put everything into something that you can't just quickly edit if there's a mistake (like we can with blogs). It's nuts. Congrats!!
  3. Monday, June 16th, 2014
    Love me a berry crumble during the summer. I've been know to eat it for breakfast too :)
    • Posted by cgallam10 on
      Monday, June 16th, 2014
      Me too!
  4. Monday, June 16th, 2014
    bravo!
    • Posted by cgallam10 on
      Monday, June 16th, 2014
      Thanks Dixya!!!
  5. Posted by Ginny McMeans on
    Monday, June 16th, 2014
    This crumble is so inviting!
    • Posted by cgallam10 on
      Monday, June 16th, 2014
      Totally! Come on over for a piece, Ginny!
  6. Monday, June 16th, 2014
    Oh my goodness - that crumble topping!!! To die for!
    • Posted by cgallam10 on
      Monday, June 16th, 2014
      Thanks Ashley!!
  7. Monday, June 16th, 2014
    Cost is probably the one thing I hate about gluten-free foods! I always want to buy the flours but since none of us have an actual intolerance (my husband THINKS he does), I can't justify. But I could definitely justify it if I were making this crumble. Man, does it look good!
  8. Posted by Martha on
    Monday, June 16th, 2014
    This looks delicious!! The perfect summertime dessert!
  9. Posted by Kim Beaulieu on
    Monday, June 16th, 2014
    Want it, need it, must have it. This is spectacular. I love a good crumble.
  10. Monday, June 16th, 2014
    This berry crumble looks so good!! And congrats on your cookbook!
  11. Posted by christine on
    Monday, June 16th, 2014
    Congrats on not giving up. Transforming so many recipes into gluten free sounds like a daunting task.
  12. Tuesday, June 17th, 2014
    This is totally beautiful for summer!!
  13. Posted by Elizabeth @ Food Ramblings on
    Tuesday, June 17th, 2014
    What a perfect summer dessert!
  14. Tuesday, June 17th, 2014
    Yes for mixed berry crumbles, and triple yes on making it gluten-free! Gosh, if you could only make it calorie free I'd love you for life!
  15. Tuesday, June 17th, 2014
    Major kudos on the book and this recipe - wow! I don't know why it got the ax (it shouldn't have!) but obviously fate wanted you to share it now :) Thank you!
  16. Tuesday, June 17th, 2014
    I'll have to make this for my brother's girlfriend.
  17. Posted by Rose | The Clean Dish on
    Tuesday, June 17th, 2014
    Yes!! Crumbles are my new breakfast favorite (since I have developed several allergies) I *love* the look of your berry crumble!

    Can't wait to see your new cook book! Congratulations :)
  18. Tuesday, June 17th, 2014
    Congratulations on the book! It makes me so sad to hear that you weren't fully happy with the first one. :(
  19. Posted by Nutmeg Nanny on
    Tuesday, June 17th, 2014
    I need this in my face. Right. Now.
  20. Wednesday, June 18th, 2014
    My youngest is gluten-free. This looks nice and easy and tasty!
  21. Posted by Susan on
    Wednesday, June 18th, 2014
    Wow 60 recipes in one month?! That's incredible, you are superwoman and if they are all as good looking as this berry crumble you have a successful and beautiful book!
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  23. Thursday, July 10th, 2014
    Berry crumbles are a must in the summer! This looks great!