Deep Dish Raw Apple Pie
This Deep Dish Apple Pie is raw, vegan, and gluten-free! I love making this pie for my September birthday; it always feels like the perfect treat to celebrate the season. The crust is made from a blend of dates, walnuts, and shredded coconut, while the filling features thinly sliced apples tossed in a rich date caramel sauce. Best of all, this pie is healthy—there’s no added oil or refined sugar, so you can enjoy a delicious dessert that feels good to eat. It’s the perfect centerpiece for your fall gatherings or a special treat just for you!
Bite-Sized History
Did you know that apples are native to Central Asia? They didn’t reach America until European settlers brought them over. Apple trees became popular in Colonial America not only for their fruit but also as a way to claim land, as some colonies required settlers to improve their land or risk having it taken away. While crab apples are native to America, settlers found them less desirable and mostly used them for making cider.
Ingredients
Categorized for easy shopping list creation:
| PRODUCE | |
|---|---|
| Apples | 10-12 |
| Rosemary, fresh | 2 tbsp |
| Lemon, juiced | 2 tbsp |
| DRY GOODS | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 6 cups |
| Walnuts | 3 cups |
| Shredded Coconut, unsweetened | 1 cup |
| Coconut Milk | 2 tbsp |
| Honey | 2 tbsp |
| SPICES | |
|---|---|
| Cinnamon | 1/2 tsp |
| Vanilla Bean Powder | 1/2 tsp |
| Sea Salt | 1/4 tsp |
Cooking Tips
The apples should be sliced thin. If you have a mandolin, feel free to use that instead of slicing by hand. It’s best to use an apple corer to remove the core, but you can slice around it if needed.
You’ll need a springform pan to easily remove the pie from the dish.
Final Thoughts
This pie can made in as quickly as an hour, 30 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of soaking the apple in the pie filling. If you want to prep for the day ahead, you can let the apples soak overnight.