Brazil Nut Free Cinnamon Apple Crumble

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

Warm, bubbling apple filling beneath a golden, crumbly topping — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. The filling layers tart-sweet apple slices with maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, a hint of ginger, and a splash of lemon juice, while arrowroot starch pulls everything together into a luscious, jammy base. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, shredded coconut, and solid coconut oil, giving you those satisfying irregular clumps that bake up crisp and golden without a trace of grain or dairy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden cross-contact from mixed-nut baking products. It's a genuinely allergy-friendly bake that doesn't ask you to compromise on texture or flavor — the crumble is legitimately crunchy, not sad or dense. Serve it after a brief rest so the filling thickens up beautifully, and consider a scoop of coconut ice cream alongside if you really want to go all in.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the apple filling

2 lb apples (about 5 medium), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
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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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