Breastfeeding Friendly Cinnamon Apple Crumble
Warm, bubbling apple filling beneath a golden, crumbly topping — this dessert is pure comfort food that also happens to be made with wholesome, nourishing ingredients. The apples are tossed with maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, and a touch of fresh lemon juice before baking, which brings out their natural sweetness without anything artificial or overly processed. The crumble itself comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, all bound with coconut oil and maple syrup for a topping that bakes up beautifully crisp and golden. When you're nursing, it can feel like every packaged treat has something in it you'd rather avoid, so having a go-to bake made entirely from recognizable, clean ingredients is genuinely reassuring. Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add gentle warmth and depth without being harsh or overpowering, making this a dessert you can enjoy without second-guessing a single bite. The arrowroot starch in the filling helps everything thicken up into that perfect jammy texture as it cools, so every scoop holds together beautifully. Serve it warm straight from the dish and let the smell of cinnamon apples do the rest of the work.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!