Paraben Free Apple Cranberry Crumble
Warm baked fruit with a golden, crackly topping is one of those desserts that feels like a hug, and this version delivers that comfort with a lineup of genuinely clean ingredients. The filling layers tart cranberries and sweet apple slices with maple syrup, lemon juice, and a trio of warming spices — Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of turmeric — all thickened naturally with arrowroot starch. The crumble topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, solid coconut oil, and shredded coconut, giving you that satisfying crunch without any synthetic additives or preservatives that can sneak into conventional baking mixes. For anyone navigating paraben-free living, packaged desserts and store-bought baked goods are often a minefield of hidden cosmetic-grade preservatives, so making this from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients puts you firmly in control. The technique is straightforward — toss, layer, scatter, and bake — and the result is a bubbling, fragrant crumble that smells incredible coming out of the oven. Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving allows the filling to set just enough so every scoop holds together beautifully.
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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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