Turkey 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, tender apple slices with maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and a bright hit of lemon juice, while arrowroot starch pulls everything together into a glossy, jammy sauce as it bakes. The topping is where things get really interesting: cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut combine with solid coconut oil and maple syrup to create a rustic, clumpy crumble that bakes up crisp at the edges and satisfyingly golden all over. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and grain-free, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden animal proteins or worry about what's lurking in a store-bought mix. The trick is leaving the topping loose and uneven before it goes into the oven — pressing it down would rob you of those irresistible craggy bits. A 10-minute rest after baking lets the filling thicken just enough so your first spoonful holds together beautifully. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of your favorite coconut ice cream for a dessert that feels genuinely indulgent.
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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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