Apple pie is a classic dessert, perfect for any special occasion or holiday. This paleo and gluten free version is made from raw ingredients and is dairy-free. Make sure to top it off with some delicious dairy-free Coconut Whipped “Cream”, which I have added at the bottom. Splurge like me by adding some dairy-free ice cream too topped with dark chocolate. Heck, it’s the holidays—why not? These flavors will dance in your mouth and the combination of healthy ingredients won’t send your blood sugar skyrocketing.
Now before I jump right into the ingredients for this paleo recipe, let me just say that it’s been my pleasure to be in touch with each and every one of you who have connected up with me this year. The holidays have been a busy season for us all. Celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of a whole new one by sharing this tasty Paleo, Gluten-Free and Raw Apple Pie with your loved ones!
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Paleo Apple Pie, Gluten-Free-Raw WONDERFUL
Description
Apple pie is a classic dessert, perfect for any special occasion or holiday. This paleo and gluten-free version is made from raw ingredients and is dairy-free. The flavors will dance in your mouth leaving your taste buds singing!
Ingredients
- CRUMBLE INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ cups pecans (pieces or whole)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 ½ tablespoons carob powder
- ½ tablespoon date sugar
- APPLE PIE SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup cashews, soaked for 3 hrs
- 1 teaspoon orange peel, fresh or dried (you can find it dried in the spice section of most gourmet markets)
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ cup currants (or raisins)
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tablespoon date paste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- COCONUT WHIPPED “CREAM” INGREDIENTS (Prepare this third)
- 3 medium young Thai coconuts, meat only (3/4 to 1 cup meat total)
- ½ cup coconut oil, firm (best to use Raw Skinny Coconut oil!)
- ⅛ cup honey or to taste
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- APPLE FILLING INGREDIENTS (Prepare last)
- 4 medium apples, cored and cut into large pieces (optional: soaked in Kahlua or rum)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (brings out the sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Grind first set of ingredients in a food processor until finely textured, but don’t over grind or else they’ll release too much moisture (about 15-20 seconds of grinding depending on equipment).
- On a Teflex dehydrator sheet, lay out the mixture so that it is as thin and evenly spaced as possible.
- Dehydrate for 4-5 hours, and reserve extra for later use on topping.
- APPLE PIE SAUCE INSTRUCTIONS
- Using a very high-powered blender, blend all of the apple pie sauce ingredients until very smooth.
- Keep the mixture reserved in the blender for later use.
- COCONUT WHIPPED “CREAM” INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend all the ingredients in a high-powered blender until very smooth.
- Place into a storage container and refrigerate for later use. (Stays good for up to 3 weeks.)
- APPLE FILLING INSTRUCTIONS (Prepare last)
- Just before serving, pulse the apple pie filling ingredients a few times in your food processor just to roughly chop the apple pieces into a chunky consistency.
- APPLE PIE ASSEMBLY
- Re-blend the apple pie sauce on a continuous run for 1 -1 ½ minutes to warm the mixture.
- While blending, in a serving casserole dish (1-cup size) or large ramekin, place the pulsed apple filling leaving about an inch from the top for the crumble.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the crumble over the apple.
- Add a dollop of the Coconut Whipped “Cream” over the crumble and add a dash of nutmeg or add some dairy-free ice cream and some homemade chocolate syrup (no sugar), as I did in the above recipe.
- Enjoy!
If you have any questions or suggestions just email me at Tina (at) Paleomazing.com.
I'm a cookbook-collecting, recipe-developing paleo junkie, and I live in the kitchen. I'm hooked on farmers' markets, traveling, eating healthy, and hiking until my legs scream at me. There's nothing better than hanging out with family and good friends. I have fun and sleeping is just plain boring. Read more About Tina Turbin.
