Serving Size: Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:

For the Crust:

• See the almond flour pie crust recipe from the previous message.

For the Apple Filling:

• 2 tbsp. coconut oil
• 9 sour apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar or raw honey
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 cup coconut milk

For the Topping:

• 1 cup ground nuts and seeds (you can use a mixture of almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds)

INSTRUCTIONS:

For the Apple Filling:

1. Melt coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add apples, coconut sugar or raw honey, cinnamon, and sea salt.
3. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples release their moisture and the sugar is melted.
4. Pour coconut milk over the apples and continue to cook until the apples are soft and the liquid has thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assembling the Pie:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Pour the apple filling into the prepared almond flour pie crust.
3. Prepare the topping by mixing the ground nuts and seeds in a bowl.
4. Sprinkle the nut and seed mixture evenly over the apple filling, covering the top of the pie.

Baking:

1. Place a pie shield or aluminum foil over the edges of the crust to avoid burning.
2. Bake the pie in the preheated oven until the topping is just turning golden brown.

Serving:

1. Cool the pie slightly before serving.
2. Optionally, you can serve the pie with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream or coconut whipped cream for added indulgence.

Enjoy this delicious and wholesome apple pie with a nutty and nutritious crust!

ALLERGIES:

SF (Shellfish-Free)

GF (Gluten-Free)

DF (Dairy-Free)

Here are some variations of the apple pie recipe:

1. Gluten-Free Crust: Instead of the almond flour crust, you can use a gluten-free crust made with a blend of gluten-free flours like rice flour, tapioca flour, and potato starch.
2. Vegan Option: For a vegan version, use a plant-based butter or margarine in the crust instead of coconut oil, and replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar in the filling.
3. Mixed Fruit Pie: Mix different types of fruits in the filling, such as pears, berries, or peaches, along with apples, for a delightful mixed fruit pie.
4. Spiced Filling: Add warming spices like nutmeg, allspice, or ginger to the apple filling for a spiced apple pie with extra flavor.
5. Streusel Topping: Instead of ground nuts and seeds, make a delicious streusel topping using a mixture of oats, brown sugar, and butter (or coconut oil for a vegan version).
6. Caramel Apple Pie: Drizzle caramel sauce over the apple filling before adding the topping for a rich and decadent caramel apple pie.
7. Nutty Crust: Enhance the almond flour crust by adding finely chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
8. Sweet Potato Apple Pie: Add a layer of cooked and mashed sweet potatoes to the bottom of the crust before adding the apple filling for a unique twist.
9. Rustic Galette: Skip the pie dish and make a rustic galette by rolling out the crust into a free-form circle, then folding the edges over the apple filling.
10. Cranberry Apple Pie: Incorporate fresh or dried cranberries into the apple filling for a tart and tangy addition to the pie.