Nitrate & Nitrite 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 naturally free from cured or processed additives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden preservatives sneaking into your dessert. The filling gets its body from arrowroot starch and a bright hit of lemon juice, while Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric layer in warmth and depth without any artificial shortcuts. On top, cassava flour and tapioca starch come together with solid coconut oil and maple syrup to create a crumble that bakes up genuinely crisp and golden — not soggy, not dense. The shredded coconut folded into the topping adds a subtle chew and a little extra richness that makes each bite feel special. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling thickens into something almost jammy, which is exactly what you want. It's the kind of wholesome, crowd-pleasing bake you'll come back to all fall and winter long.
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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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