BHA & BHT 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. What makes this version stand out is the careful sourcing of every ingredient: Ceylon cinnamon and fresh lemon juice instead of processed flavor shortcuts, maple syrup in place of refined sugar, and coconut oil doing the heavy lifting in the crumble where conventional recipes might reach for margarine or shortening loaded with synthetic preservatives. BHA and BHT tend to sneak into packaged baking fats, shelf-stable oils, and even some spice blends, so building this from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients is the smartest way to keep things clean. The cassava flour and tapioca starch give the topping a satisfying crunch with just enough chew, while the shredded coconut adds a subtle richness that feels indulgent without being heavy. Arrowroot starch thickens the apple filling naturally as it bakes, so you get that gorgeous, jammy texture without any mystery additives. Let it rest for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven and the filling tightens up into something truly spoonable and special.
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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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