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Cranberry Apple Crumble Bars

colorfulsuperfoodie
Something that I enjoy making every holiday season are these Cranberry Apple Crumble Bars! Crumbles are way easier to make than pies I think and have more of a fun texture. This recipe is dairy, grain, gluten, egg, and refined sugar free! The sweet tart flavor of the cranberries and apples pairs so well with the shortbread crust and cinnamon sugar crumble topping. You can eat with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a fun dessert or for breakfast topped with yogurt.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 baking dish

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup cassava
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or grass fed butter
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Cranberry Apple Filing

  • 2 medium size apples
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp all spice
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 3 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp tapioca flour

Cinnamon Crumble Topping

  • 2/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour or cassava
  • 6 tbsp coconut oil or grass fed butter(cold
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make the crumble topping by adding the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until a crumble consistency forms.
  • Add the crumble mixture to a bowl and mix in the chopped pecans. Place the crumble mixture into the freezer while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Make your shortbread crust by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl. Press dough into an 8x8 baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake the crust for 10 minutes then set aside.
  • Carefully chop the apples into small pieces then add to a bowl along with the cranberries, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, coconut sugar, and tapioca flour. Mix together until the apples and cranberries are evenly coated.
  • Add the cranberry apple mixture over top the crust layer and spread out evenly.
  • Take the crumble mixture out of the freezer and pour it on top of the cranberry apple filing.
  • Bake the cranberry apple crumble bars for about 35-40 minutes or until slightly golden brown on top.
  • When crumble is done baking set it aside to cool down. Top with a coconut butter drizzle if you'd like and enjoy!
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