Wheat 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 incredible. The filling leans on Ceylon cinnamon and fresh ginger for a gentler, more aromatic spice than the standard pantry version, and a splash of lemon juice keeps everything bright and balanced. What makes this crumble especially clever is the topping: cassava flour and tapioca starch stand in for conventional flour so seamlessly that nobody at the table will notice the difference. Shredded coconut adds a subtle chew and a little toasty richness, while solid coconut oil gets worked in just like butter to create those satisfying, irregular clumps. Maple syrup sweetens both layers naturally, so there's no refined sugar to worry about either. The whole thing bakes until the edges are bubbling and the topping turns a deep, nutty gold — then a short rest lets the filling thicken into something truly spoonable. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of your favorite dairy-free ice cream for a dessert that feels completely indulgent without any compromise.
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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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