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Paleo apple pie

{paleo, gf, df, soy-free, sugar free, healthy}
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Crust:
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup not melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2/3 cup tapioca flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Filling:
  • 4 large apples- peeled cored, and sliced
  • 1/4 cup + 4 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp apple pie spice optional- gives a stronger traditional apple pie taste.

Equipment

  • pie dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Prepare pie dish and grease with coconut oil
  2. Crust: In food processor or blender add all crust ingredients except egg. Pulse several times until crumbly then add egg and process until a dough forms
  3. Transfer dough to pie dish and press it into the pie dish until the crust is up to the edge.
  4. Use fork to pierce dough all over to prevent it from rising during baking.
  5. Bake at 375 F for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool 10-15 minutes while preparing filling.
  6. Reduce the oven to 350 F. Transfer sliced apples to mixing bowl and add all filling ingredients. Toss until everything is evenly distributed.
  7. Place apple slices in bottom of pie crust arranging in circular motion by slightly overlapping them (refer to picture if need be). Pour remaining sauce over the apples.
  8. Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes uncovered until the apples appear tender and the crust is golden brown.
  9. Remove pie from oven and cool 20 minutes before indulging.