Seeds Free Cinnamon Apple Crumble
Warm spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, crumbly topping — this dessert is pure comfort in a baking dish. The filling layers tart-sweet apple slices with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, maple syrup, and a touch of lemon juice, while arrowroot starch helps everything thicken into a glossy, jammy base. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, all cut through with solid coconut oil until it forms those irresistible clumpy, sandy clusters that bake up perfectly crisp. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, crumbles can be a minefield — many recipes lean on sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, or sesame-based oils — but every single ingredient here is completely clear of that concern. The whole thing bakes at 375°F until the edges are bubbling and the topping turns a deep, toasty gold, filling your kitchen with the kind of cinnamon-apple scent that makes it very hard to wait the full ten minutes before digging in. Serve it warm on its own or alongside your favorite dairy-free topping for a dessert that feels indulgent without any of the ingredient stress.
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!