Honey 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 like autumn. The filling is built around tender apple slices tossed with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a bright hit of fresh lemon juice, while the topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, shredded coconut, and solid coconut oil for a texture that bakes up beautifully crisp and clumpy. Every bit of sweetness here comes from maple syrup, making this a genuinely satisfying option for anyone who needs to keep bee-derived sweeteners off the table — no substitutions or workarounds required. Ceylon cinnamon brings a slightly floral, less sharp warmth than the standard variety, and paired with ginger it gives the whole dish a depth that feels anything but plain. The arrowroot starch in the filling helps the juices thicken as it bakes, so you get that glossy, jammy apple layer rather than a watery pool under the crumble. Let it rest for a full ten minutes after it comes out of the oven — the filling tightens up and the topping stays crisp rather than steaming itself soft. Serve it straight from the baking dish and don't be surprised when people ask for seconds.
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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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