Esme's Recipe Book

Apple Pie

Ingredients

Crust

3⁄4 cup almonds, soaked overnight (8-12 hrs) 1 1⁄2 cup date pieces or chopped dates

1⁄2 vanilla essence

dash cinnamon

2 teaspoons psyllium or flax seeds

Filling

10-12 apples (peeled and cored), cut in chunks 2 cups dates( pitted)

1 cup raisins

1 tablespoon of lemon juice

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 table spoon psyllium or flax seed

Directions

Crust

1. After draining the almonds, dry them with a wet towel.


2. In a food processor, chop the nuts until they’re evenly ground.


3. Add the dates and process until they are finely ground.


4. Then add vanilla and cinnamon while processing.


5. The crust must appear slightly damp and must hold together before adding the
   psyllium or flax. Add a small amount of water, if necessary.


6. Gradually add the psyllium/flax seeds. Immediately press the mixture into a 9 inch
   (22,5 cm) pie pan.


7. Dehydrate the crust for 1 hour or leave it in the sun for 1-2 hrs or in a warm oven for
   20 min. or use the crust immediately.

Directions

Filling

1. In a heavy-duty juicer, using a blank screen, alternate putting the apples, dates and
   raisins through the machine and into a bowl.