Paleo Apple Pie

Even if apple isn’t your thing in pies, the flakey, gluten-free crust alone is something we all need a taste of! This is a simpler, feel-good version of the classic dessert at basically any fall gathering, but you’ll find me eating this all year. Serve up a warm slice with cool vanilla ice cream or coconut whip, and then there will be no stopping you. If you are anything like me, with a strong sweet tooth, this whole juicy, cinnamon-flavored treat will be gone in less than a day!

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Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 box this pizza dough mix

• 1/3 cup water + 2 tbsp

• 3 tbsp (dairy-free) milk of choice

• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted + cooled

• 1/4 cup coconut flour

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp nutmeg

Filling:

• 2 cups organic apples, thinly sliced (I used 1 large apple)

• 1 (flax) egg*

• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled

• 1/4 cup coconut sugar

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp nutmeg

• 1/4-1/2 cup crushed pecans, for topping (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a pie dish with coconut oil.

2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the water, melted coconut oil, and milk.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the dough mix, coconut flour, and two spices.

4. Gradually stir the wet and dry ingredients together. Using damp hands (to reduce stickiness), press the dough into the prepared pie pan as evenly as possible and along the base and sides.

5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until very lightly golden-brown.

6. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix the egg, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, and maple syrup. Sprinkle in the spices until everything is well-incorporated.

7. Lastly, mix in the thinly-sliced apples and stir well, ensuring that each one is coated in the mixture.

8. Once the crust is baked, allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes then transfer the filling mixture to the crust.

9. Change the oven temperature to 375°F and bake for 8-10 minutes.

10. Broil at 500°F and watch carefully, for 1-2 minutes, until a golden-brown glow is achieved.

11. Let cool for 5-10 minutes and serve with cool, vanilla ice cream or coconut whip!

Notes:

• Prepare the flax egg by combining 1 tbsp of flax seeds and 3 tbsp warm water. Set aside until a gelatinous consistency is reached.

• If apple pie isn’t your thing, feel free to swap in your fruit of choice or make my peach cobbler skillet!