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Mango Coconut Crumble

Mango Coconut Crumble - A Sunny, Comforting Dessert

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • For the mango filling:
  • 5 cups ripe mango, peeled and diced (about 5–6 medium mangoes) or frozen mango, thawed and drained
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste based on mango sweetness)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest (optional but brightens the flavor)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch (or 2 tablespoons tapioca starch)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the coconut crumble topping:
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or a 1:1 gluten-free blend)
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (or cinnamon)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flakes (optional, for extra crunch on top)
  • To serve:
  • Vanilla ice cream, coconut ice cream, or lightly sweetened yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Prep the oven and pan: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 9-inch square baking dish or similar 2-quart dish.
  • Mix the mango filling: In a large bowl, toss diced mango with sugar, lime juice, lime zest, cornstarch, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the fruit is evenly coated and glossy. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Make the crumble: In another bowl, combine flour, oats, shredded coconut, brown sugar, ground ginger, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes.
  • Cut in the butter: Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it forms moist, pea-sized clumps. You want a mix of large and small crumbles. If it looks dry, squeeze a handful to check—it should hold together, not feel sandy.
  • Top the mango: Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the fruit. For extra texture, scatter coconut flakes over the top.
  • Bake: Place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any bubbling. Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  • Rest: Let the crumble cool at least 15 minutes. This helps the juices thicken so the filling is jammy, not runny.
  • Serve: Spoon warm crumble into bowls. Add a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of yogurt. The creamy coolness against the warm, tangy-sweet mango is wonderful.
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