Raw Apple and Strawberry Pie

Did I mention that Santa spoiled me rotten this Christmas? Well, he did! I was very, very fortunate to receive a Magimix food processor (in my favourite colour, red!) and I have been using it like crazy since lifting it out of its box.




I've been wanting to try this recipe ever since attending a raw cooking class about a year ago with Roar Food on the Gold Coast, but the apple slicing put me right off. Not anymore! I managed to slice 4 apples 2mm thick in about 3 seconds flat... happy days!

Isn't she a beauty?





Ingredients:

Crust:

1/2 cup almonds
1/4 macadamias (I used Brazil nuts)
1/4 walnuts
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup dates

Raw syrup:

1/2 an orange
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 dates

Filling:

2 1/2 cups (about 3-4 apples) of peeled and thinly sliced apples
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
2 tsp cinnamon

Method:

Mix the nuts and salt together, put into food processor and pulse until chunky. Set aside in a bowl.

Blend the dates separately. Spread the date paste on the bottom of the food processor bowl and place the ground nuts on top. Pulse until combined. Press the mixture into a pie tin using a spoon (I use my wet hands too, works quite well) and then place into the freezer to set.

To make the syrup, peel the orange and then blend this first. Add the to food processor the lemon juice and the dates and blend till smooth. Add more lemon if you prefer.

To make the filling, thinly slice the peeled apples and strawberries, then place in a bowl. Add the raw syrup, and the cinnamon, Use your hands to mix it all well, and ensure the apples and strawberries are evenly coated. Smooth over the pie base and put into the fridge for an hour or 2 - the lemon and orange help the apple to soften. Enjoy!