Chestnut Free Apple Cinnamon Crumble
Warm spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-kissed crumble — this is the kind of dessert that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The filling layers tart, tender apple slices with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, maple syrup, and a splash of lemon juice, while arrowroot starch pulls it all together into a glossy, jammy base. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, shredded coconut, and solid coconut oil, giving you those irresistible clumpy, crunchy crumbs without a trace of tree nut flour or chestnut-based thickeners. For anyone navigating chestnut allergies, crumbles and crisps can be surprisingly tricky — specialty flours and "natural" thickeners sometimes sneak in unexpected ingredients — but every component here is straightforward and easy to verify. The whole thing bakes until the edges are bubbling and the topping turns a deep, toasty gold, then rests just long enough for the filling to thicken into something truly spoonable. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of your favorite dairy-free ice cream for a dessert that feels indulgent but comes together with minimal fuss.
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6 servings
For the apple filling
- 2 lb apples (about 5 medium), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼ inch thick
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the crumble topping
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, solid
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the maple syrup, arrowroot starch, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice until every slice is evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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