Ingredients
- 1 Raw Apple Pie Crust, recipe follows
- 3 apples, peeled and cored
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 dates, soaked for 1 hour and then drained
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla powder
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground
Directions
Prepare the pie crust according the recipe and press into a 9-inch pie plate. Place 1/3 of the apples and all the salt, cinnamon, dates, and vanilla powder in a food processor. Process the mixture until it is almost the consistency of applesauce. Continue adding apples, processing only until apples are chopped into small to medium sized pieces. Add raisins to the mixing bowl. Stir in ground flax seeds, mix well, and set aside for 15 minutes. The raisins and flax seeds will soak up the juice from the apples. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust.
Raw Apple Pie Crust:
1 cup almonds, soaked in water for 12 hours, then drained and dehydrated for 12 hours
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon vanilla powder
1 cup pecans, soaked in water for 12 hours, then drained and dehydrated for 12 hours
1 cup walnuts, soaked in water for 12 hours, then drained and dehydrated for 12 hours
1 1/2 cups pitted dates
Place almonds in a food processor and process until mixture resembles flour. Add salt and vanilla powder to the almonds and process well. Add pecans, walnuts, and dates to the food processor and process just until combined. Press the mixture into a 9-inch glass pie pan. The crust may be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen.
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By Rob Maresca
Atlanta, GA
on December 24, 2011
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This pie is so delicious!! I have made it for many holiday feasts and it has become a favorite among everyone who tries it. In fact, I am making it this year for a Christmas present because it is so loved. I would recommend this pie to anyone, regardless of strict diet restrictions or no diet restrictions. It is REALLY good. Also, I don't soak anything at all, which makes it much easier to prepare and it turns out great every time!!
By lindamccoy_7861842
Dallas, TX
on June 15, 2007
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I have made this many times and people always want the recipe. Just proves healthly food can taste good!
By zoe_1121_6145661
Northbrook, IL
on December 22, 2006
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the apple sauce filling looks a little brown and unappetizing but the taste and texture where great. i made this pie for some gluten and dairy free friends of mine and it was a hit, sure to be repeated!
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