Recipe of the Week - Apple Pie

Apple Pie

The traditional flavours of apple and cinnamon make this a delicious and comforting treat. A vegan, raw, and gluten-free option; this nutritious filling can be used as a pudding, dip, or pie filling. 

Food as medicine: apples are rich in quercetin, a natural anti-histamine; and cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar. 


Crust:

1 3/4 cup walnuts (preferably soaked and then dehydrated) 
½ cup dates
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp sea salt

Mix in food processor until starts to stick together. Press into pie pan.

Filling:
3 apples
1 ripe banana
3/4 cup raisins, soaked
1 Tbsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cardamom
½ Tbsp lemon juice
2-3 Tbsp psyllium powder or ground chia

Puree all ingredients in food processor. Pour into pie crust and set in refrigerator for at least 1hr.

Garnish:

1-2 thinly sliced apples, arranged on top
1 tsp cinnamon, sprinkled on top
2 tsp coconut sugar, sprinkled on top

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