Oats Free Apple Cranberry Crumble
Tart cranberries and tender cinnamon-spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, crumbly topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Most crumble recipes lean heavily on rolled oats for their topping, which makes them a no-go for anyone avoiding oats, but this one builds that same satisfying crunch using cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut instead. The result is a topping that crisps up beautifully in the oven without any compromise on texture or flavor. Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and a hint of turmeric give the fruit filling a warmth that feels almost exotic, while maple syrup and lemon juice keep everything bright and balanced. Arrowroot starch thickens the juices as the apples and cranberries cook down, so you get a glossy, jammy filling rather than a watery mess. Coconut oil binds the crumble into those perfect coarse, pea-sized clumps that turn irresistibly golden after about 40 minutes in the oven. Let it rest for just ten minutes before serving and the filling sets into something truly spoonable and spectacular.
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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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