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APPLE TART

PECAN-WALNUT CRUST

From Thrive Market’s Paleo Thanksgiving

1 cup ground raw walnuts

1 cup ground raw pecans

1/2 tsp sea salt

2 T coconut oil 6 – 8 dates

1 tsp cinnamon

Blend crust ingredients in the food processor until the dough sticks together when pressed. Transfer to a pie pan and press to flatten. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 7 minutes.

ALTERNATE RAW CRUST

From Sweetly Raw’s Deep Dish Apple Pear Tart

1-1/3 cups cashews

1-1/3 cups shredded coconut

2-1/2 - 3 tablespoons maple syrup

2 pinches salt

2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil

Grind the cashews and coconut into flour in a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients. Process to combine. Press the mixture evenly into a deep 8" tart pan with removable bottom. Make sure to chill it in the freezer to set properly while making the filling. You can even let it sit overnight in the fridge to set before putting the filling in for best results.

FILLING

1/8       cup coconut, tapioca, cassava or arrowroot flour

1/2       teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2       teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8       teaspoon salt

8          cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (8 medium)

2          tablespoons coconut oil

1          dash of coconut sugar (to taste)

*Optional

a dash of apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice

the juice of half a lemon

Vanilla to taste

Ginger syrup

In a saucepan, combine apple filling ingredients and optional spices, and simmer until apples are soft and the sauce has thickened. After you remove the filling from heat, add the optional lemon juice, vanilla or ginger syrup and stir.

Layer into to pie crust and let set for 10 minutes to 24 hours. Enjoy with some coconut whipped cream.