Vegetarian Apple Cranberry Crumble
Tart cranberries and tender cinnamon-spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-flecked crumble — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell like a fall afternoon. The filling gets its glossy, jammy texture from arrowroot starch rather than refined thickeners, while maple syrup does all the sweetening work throughout both layers. A warm pinch of ginger and turmeric rounds out the spice profile in a way that feels just a little unexpected and completely addictive. The crumble topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and solid coconut oil cut into coarse crumbs, so it bakes up crisp and satisfying without any butter or eggs in sight — making it naturally plant-based without any substitutions required. Shredded coconut folded into the topping adds a subtle chew and extra depth that sets it apart from a standard fruit crumble. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling will thicken into something truly spoonable and rich. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream for a dessert that earns its place at any table.
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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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