MSG 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 incredible. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which means no hidden flavor enhancers, no seasoning packets, and no processed shortcuts to second-guess. The filling gets its body from arrowroot starch and a bright hit of lemon juice, while maple syrup brings natural sweetness without anything artificial in the mix. Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of turmeric give the fruit layer a warmth that feels almost exotic without being fussy. The crumble itself comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, solid coconut oil, and shredded coconut — simple pantry staples that bake into something genuinely crunchy and satisfying. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling tightens into that perfect jammy consistency you want spooned into a bowl. It's the kind of from-scratch dessert that tastes like you worked much harder than you actually did.
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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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