Red Meat Allergy Friendly Apple Cinnamon Crumble

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

Red Meat Allergy Friendly Apple Cinnamon Crumble

Warm spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, crumbly topping — this dessert is pure comfort in a baking dish. The filling layers tart apple slices with maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, while arrowroot starch pulls everything together into a glossy, jammy sauce as it bakes. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, shredded coconut, and solid coconut oil, giving you that satisfying crunch without a single grain or dairy ingredient in sight. Because the whole recipe is built around fruit, coconut-based ingredients, and natural sweeteners, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden animal proteins or worry about cross-contact with red meat derivatives that can sneak into processed foods. Everything here is straightforward and plant-forward, which makes it a genuinely stress-free bake. Let it rest for those ten minutes after it comes out of the oven — the filling thickens beautifully and the topping stays crisp rather than soggy. Serve it as-is or with your favorite dairy-free topping for a dessert that feels indulgent but is surprisingly wholesome.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the apple filling

2 lb apples (about 5 medium), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼ inch thick
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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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