Mustard Free Apple Cranberry Crumble
Warm spiced apples and tart cranberries bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-kissed crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling leans on maple syrup, lemon juice, and a trio of warming spices (Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric) to build deep, layered flavor without any of the condiment-aisle ingredients that can sneak mustard into unexpected places. Arrowroot starch thickens the fruit as it bakes, so you get that gorgeous jammy texture without relying on anything processed or potentially problematic. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, solid coconut oil, and shredded coconut — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify at a glance. Cutting the coconut oil into the dry mix creates those satisfying crumbly clusters that crisp up beautifully in the oven. Letting it rest for ten minutes after baking is the hardest part, but the filling tightens into something truly spoonable and rich. Serve it as-is or alongside your favorite dairy-free scoop for a dessert that feels genuinely indulgent.
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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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