Fit Apple Pie

Ingredients:

Mass:

• 1 cup of fine rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or other healthy oil)
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon honey (or natural sweetener to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 pinch of salt

Filling:

• 3 medium apples (preferably fuji or gala)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon honey (or natural sweetener)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water)

Preparation method:

Mass:

1. Prepare the oven and the pan:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Grease a pie pan (20cm in diameter) with coconut oil or line with baking paper.

1. Mix the dough ingredients:

• In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, the almond flour, the coconut oil, the egg, the honey, the cinnamon, the vanilla essence and the salt. Stir until a homogeneous mass is formed.

1. Line the pan:

• Once the dough is ready, press it into the bottom and sides of the pan, creating an even base for the pie.

1. Pre-bake the dough:

• Place in a preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the dough begins to brown slightly. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Filling:

1. Prepare the apples:

• Wash, peel and cut the apples into thin slices.
• Place them in a bowl and sprinkle with the lemon juice to prevent them from oxidizing (darkening).

1. Cook the apples:

• In a saucepan, add the sliced apples, the water, the cinnamon and the honey. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the apples are soft but still hold their shape.

1. Thicken the filling:

• Dissolve the corn starch in water and add to apple mixture, stirring until filling thickens slightly (about 2 minutes). Turn off heat and let cool.

Assembly:

1. Fill the dough:

• Pour the apple filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly.

1. Finalization:

• If you like, sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon powder on top to add more flavor.

1. Bake the pie:

• Put the pie back in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

1. Let it cool:

• Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Storage Suggestion:

• Store the pie in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a closed container.