Plant-Based Apple Pie
This apple pie is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic dessert. It focuses on using only wholesome, unprocessed, and plant-based ingredients. This guilt-free apple pie is a satisfying treat that celebrates the flavours of Winter while nourishing the body with nutrient-dense ingredients that support a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
CRUST
- 1 cup wholemeal flour
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp date paste
- 2 flax eggs See notes
FILLING
- 5 cups apples cored and peeled then cut into ⅛ slices
- 1 cup raisens
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp cornflour mixed into a ¼ of cold water
CRUMBLE TOP
- 1 cup oats
- 1 med banana
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
CRUST
- Preheat over to 180℃ (350℉) and grab a springform round cake tin.
- Place all ingredients, except for only half the water, into a blender.
- Blend on a low speed for two minutes. Add water as you go if the dough is not forming.
- Remove from blender onto a clean surface, if needed kneed the dough to create a large ball.
- Roll out the dough so that it is larger than the cake tin so that the dough covers the bottom and sides.
- Cover the dough in the pan, pressing it to the edges. Prick the bottom of the base with a fork a few times to prevent air bubbles
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
FILLING
- Place all filling ingredients into a large bowl and gently mix. Pour the mix into a saucepan and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes or until the cornflour has thickened and the apple is softening.
- Pour the filling onto the crust and spread evenly. Set aside.
CRUMBLE TOP
- Mash the banana, add all the topping ingredients into a bowl and combine with a fork or your hands to make a crumble.
- Spread the crumble evenly over the pie filling.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Enjoy slices with a cashew cream or nice cream.
Notes
Flax Eggs
Two Tbsp ground linseed (flaxseed) + Five Tbsp water. Leave to the side to set for at least five minutes
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