Artificial Flavors Free Cinnamon Apple Crumble
Warm spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, crumbly topping — this is the kind of dessert that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Every element is built from real, whole ingredients: fresh apples, pure maple syrup, ground Ceylon cinnamon, and coconut oil, with no synthetic flavoring agents anywhere in sight. That matters more than you might think, because conventional crumbles and pie fillings often sneak in artificial cinnamon flavor or imitation vanilla to cut costs. Here, the warmth comes entirely from Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger, and the natural sweetness from maple syrup lets the fruit shine on its own terms. The topping uses cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut to create those satisfying irregular clumps that bake up crisp and golden without a single shortcut ingredient. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the filling and helps the arrowroot starch set it into something glossy and jammy rather than watery. Let it rest those ten minutes after it comes out of the oven — the filling tightens up beautifully, and the first spoonful is absolutely worth the wait.
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6 servings
For the apple filling
- 2 lb apples (about 5 medium), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the crumble topping
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, solid
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the maple syrup, arrowroot starch, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice until every slice is evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
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