Celery Free Apple Cranberry Crumble
Warm spiced apples and tart cranberries bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-kissed crumble — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling leans on Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of turmeric for a warmth that feels a little unexpected and completely addictive, while maple syrup keeps the sweetness natural and rounded. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening the fruit juices into a glossy, jammy layer that holds together beautifully once it rests. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and solid coconut oil, producing those satisfying coarse crumbs that bake up crisp at the edges and tender in the middle. Shredded coconut folded through the topping adds a subtle chew and a faint nuttiness that makes every bite more interesting. This is a naturally celery-free bake from start to finish — no hidden vegetable extracts or seasoning blends to second-guess, just straightforward whole-food ingredients you can verify at a glance. Serve it warm with a scoop of your favorite ice cream or just as it is, and don't skip the ten-minute rest — the filling needs that time to settle into something truly spoonable.
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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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