Raw & Paleo Apple Tart

Raw and healthy! This delicious apple tart will make a great addition to the dessert table. *Any leftover filling makes an unbelievable oatmeal topping. Enjoy!!

(Serves 8)

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 cup raw almonds

• 1 cup raw pecans

• ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

• 4 dates

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Filling:

• 3 pounds organic green apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced

• 1 cup coconut palm sugar

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon ground clove

• pinch sea salt

Directions:

For crust:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients in food processor; pulse until mixture is moist, mealy and still slightly coarse. Press mixture into bottom and sides of 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. 

For filling:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Line baking sheet with foil; spread apple mixture over the foil. Bake until apples are soft, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Pour filling into crust. Slice carefully (crust is delicate) and serve.