Hazelnut Free Apple Cinnamon Crumble
Warm spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, crumbly topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling layers tart apple slices with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, maple syrup, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, creating a sauce that thickens beautifully as it bakes. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut worked into solid coconut oil, giving you that satisfying crunch without a single nut in sight. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, crumbles can be a minefield — traditional recipes often sneak in almond flour or hazelnut meal — but every ingredient here is completely free of that concern. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than the standard supermarket variety, and paired with ginger it makes the whole dish feel a little more special than your average weeknight bake. The loose, uneven crumble layer is key — don't pack it down, and you'll get those irresistible craggy bits that catch the heat and turn perfectly golden. Let it rest for ten minutes before you dig in, and the filling will settle into something scoopable, glossy, and deeply satisfying.
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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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