Pork Free Apple Cranberry Crumble
Tart cranberries and tender cinnamon-spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-kissed crumble — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling gets a warm, complex depth from Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of turmeric, while maple syrup keeps the sweetness natural and rounded. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening all those gorgeous fruit juices into a glossy, jammy base that holds together beautifully once it rests. The crumble topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and solid coconut oil, giving you that satisfying crunch without a single ingredient that raises concerns for those avoiding pork-derived additives — no lard, no gelatin, nothing hidden. Shredded coconut folded into the topping adds a subtle chewiness that makes every bite a little more interesting. It's naturally free of anything that would conflict with pork-free eating, so you can serve it confidently at a shared table. Let it rest those full ten minutes before digging in — the filling thickens as it cools and the payoff is absolutely worth the wait.
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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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