Sesame Free 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 Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, maple syrup, and a touch of lemon juice, while arrowroot starch helps everything set into a luscious, jammy base. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, shredded coconut, and solid coconut oil, giving you that irresistible crunch without a single grain or nut in sight. For anyone navigating sesame allergies, store-bought crumbles and granola-style toppings can be a minefield of hidden ingredients and shared equipment — this one is built entirely from scratch with clean, straightforward pantry staples. The coconut oil gets worked into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse, clumpy crumbs, and after about 40 minutes in the oven it bakes up beautifully golden at the edges. Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving is worth every second — the filling thickens just enough to scoop cleanly into a bowl. Serve it as-is or with your favorite dairy-free topping for a dessert that feels indulgent but is genuinely fuss-free.
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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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