Nightshade Free Apple Cranberry Crumble
Warm, bubbling fruit filling topped with a golden, coconut-kissed crumble — this dessert is pure comfort from the very first bite. The tart cranberries and sweet apple slices balance each other beautifully, with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a hint of turmeric giving the filling a warmth that feels almost spiced-cider cozy. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, dessert can sometimes feel like a minefield of hidden ingredients, but every component here is straightforward and clean. Cassava flour and tapioca starch stand in for conventional flour, creating a crumble topping that bakes up crisp at the edges and tender in the middle — no compromise on texture whatsoever. Maple syrup and coconut oil do all the sweetening and binding work, so there's no need to reach for anything processed or potentially problematic. The arrowroot starch in the filling thickens the juices as it bakes, giving you that gorgeous, jammy consistency that pools around the crumble when you scoop it out. Let it rest just long enough for the filling to set, then serve it warm and watch it disappear.
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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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