Vegan 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 maple syrup, lemon juice, and a trio of warming spices (Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric) that give it real depth without any dairy or eggs in sight. Arrowroot starch does the quiet work of thickening everything into a glossy, jammy filling that holds together beautifully once it rests. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and solid coconut oil cut into coarse crumbs — no butter needed, and you'd never miss it. Shredded coconut folded into the mix adds a subtle chew and extra toasty flavor once it bakes to that perfect golden edge. It's naturally sweetened throughout, entirely plant-based, and genuinely impressive enough to serve to guests who would never guess it was made without a single animal product. Let it rest those full ten minutes before you dig 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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