Beef Free Apple Cranberry Crumble
Warm spiced apples and tart cranberries bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-kissed crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell like a fall afternoon. The filling leans on maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of turmeric for a layered warmth that goes well beyond your average fruit crisp. Arrowroot starch pulls the juices together into a glossy, jammy sauce that thickens beautifully as it cools, so every scoop holds its shape. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and solid coconut oil, giving you that satisfying crunch without any butter or grain-based flour in sight. Shredded coconut folded into the crumble adds a subtle chewiness that makes the texture genuinely interesting. Since every ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from any meat-derived additions, there's nothing to swap or second-guess — just straightforward, wholesome baking. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of your favorite dairy-free ice cream for a dessert that feels indulgent but is built on real, clean ingredients.
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6 servings
For the filling
- 5 medium apples (about 2 lbs), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the crumble topping
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- 2 tbsp tapioca starch
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, solid
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with a small amount of coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, cranberries, 3 tbsp maple syrup, arrowroot starch, 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, ground turmeric, and lemon juice. Toss until the fruit is evenly coated and the arrowroot is fully dissolved into the mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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