Paraben Free Cinnamon Apple Crumble
Warm spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, coconut-kissed crumble — this dessert is the kind of thing that makes a whole kitchen smell incredible. Every ingredient here is intentionally chosen, leaning on whole-food staples like cassava flour, tapioca starch, coconut oil, and maple syrup instead of the synthetic additives and preservatives that sneak into so many conventional baked goods. Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger bring a bright, layered warmth to both the filling and the topping, while a splash of lemon juice keeps the apple mixture tasting fresh and vibrant. Arrowroot starch thickens the filling naturally as it bakes, so you get that gorgeous, jammy texture without anything artificial doing the work. The crumble itself comes together with a simple cut-in technique — solid coconut oil pressed into the dry ingredients until it looks like coarse, clumpy sand — and bakes up beautifully crunchy and golden. It's the kind of dessert that feels indulgent but is built entirely from ingredients you can actually feel good about.
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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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