Capsaicin Free Apple Cranberry Crumble
Tart cranberries and tender spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-kissed crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. The warm notes of Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric bring real depth to the fruit filling without any heat or irritation, making it a genuinely comfortable choice for anyone managing capsaicin sensitivity. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of peppers, chiles, and spicy compounds, so there's no label-scanning anxiety involved. The crumble topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and solid coconut oil, giving you that satisfying crunch without any of the usual wheat-based shortcuts. Maple syrup sweetens both the filling and the topping, keeping the whole thing feeling wholesome rather than cloying. After about 40 minutes in the oven, the edges bubble, the topping turns a deep golden brown, and a short rest lets everything thicken into the perfect scoopable texture. Serve it warm on its own or with whatever topping makes you happiest — this one earns its place at the table.
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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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