Shellfish Free Apple Cranberry Crumble
Warm spiced apples and tart cranberries bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-kissed crumble — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling leans on Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of turmeric for a warmth that goes just a little deeper than your average fruit crisp, while maple syrup ties everything together naturally. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening those juices into a glossy, jammy layer that holds beautifully once the dish rests. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and solid coconut oil cut into coarse crumbs — it bakes up crisp at the edges and slightly chewy in the center in the best possible way. Shredded coconut folded through the crumble adds a subtle nuttiness and extra texture that makes every spoonful genuinely interesting. This is a naturally shellfish-free dessert from the ground up, with no ingredient swaps or label-checking required — just straightforward, wholesome baking. Serve it warm straight from the dish, and don't skip that 10-minute rest while the filling thickens up to perfection.
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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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