Emulsifier Free Apple Cinnamon Crumble
Warm spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-kissed crumble — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Every ingredient here is completely whole-food and straightforward, which means no hidden additives, no lecithins, and none of the synthetic binders that sneak into so many packaged baking products. Arrowroot starch thickens the apple filling naturally as it bakes, while cassava flour and tapioca starch give the topping that satisfying crunch without relying on anything processed. Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger layer in a warmth that feels genuinely complex, and a squeeze of lemon juice keeps the filling bright rather than cloying. Solid coconut oil gets worked into the dry ingredients the old-fashioned way — with a fork or pastry cutter — creating those irresistible pea-sized crumbs that crisp up beautifully in the oven. Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving is worth every second of patience, as the filling tightens into a glossy, spoonable sauce underneath that crackling top.
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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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