Emulsifier Free Apple Cranberry Crumble
Tart cranberries and tender cinnamon-spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-flecked crumble — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food based, which means no hidden additives or synthetic stabilizers that so often sneak into packaged baking products. The crumble topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and solid coconut oil, giving you that satisfying, crumbly texture without relying on anything processed or emulsified. Arrowroot starch thickens the fruit filling naturally as it bakes, so the bubbling, jammy layer underneath sets up beautifully on its own. A warm pinch of ginger and turmeric alongside the Ceylon cinnamon gives the filling a subtle depth that goes way beyond a standard fruit crisp. Let it rest for just ten minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling pulls together into something truly spoonable and rich. It works just as well for a casual weeknight treat as it does for a dinner party dessert that happens to be clean and uncomplicated.
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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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