Caffeine Free Apple Cranberry Crumble
Tart cranberries and tender cinnamon-spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-kissed crumble — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like autumn. The filling gets its warmth from Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of turmeric, while maple syrup brings natural sweetness without any refined sugar. Arrowroot starch thickens everything beautifully as it bakes, so you get that glossy, jammy fruit layer that's impossible to resist. The crumble topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and solid coconut oil, producing those irresistible coarse, clumpy crumbs that turn perfectly golden in the oven. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine — no chocolate, no tea extracts, no hidden stimulants to second-guess — just wholesome pantry staples doing their best work. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will set into something truly spoonable and satisfying. Serve it as-is or with a scoop of your favorite dairy-free ice cream for a dessert that feels indulgent but is genuinely straightforward to make.
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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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