Gluten-free Apple and Blueberry Pie Recipe
Eating apples regularly is a great way to keep a healthy heart, as they are rich in pectin, a type of fibre beneficial for lowering cholesterol levels. Apples and blueberries are full of immune-boosting vitamin C and potent antioxidants that help fight the free radicals that increase premature ageing and the risk of many chronic diseases.
Serves: 3
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Gluten-free Apple and Blueberry Pie Recipe
Eating apples regularly is a great way to keep a healthy heart. Why not give these delicious Gluten-free Apple and Blueberry Pies a go tonight?
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Ingredients
- 6 apples, cored & diced (skin on)
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- Juice & zest 1 lemon
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
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- Crust
- 4 cups almond meal
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 80g butter
- 2 eggs
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- 1 punnet blueberries
- Cream or yoghurt, to serve
Method
- Preheat oven to 170°C and grease 4 individual pie tins.
- Place apple in large saucepan with ½ cup water, coconut sugar, lemon juice and zest, and cinnamon.
- Cook for about 10–15 mins, until soft. Remove excess liquid and allow to cool.
- Place crust ingredients in food processor and blend until combined.
- Place dough on board between two pieces of baking paper. Roll out flat then press out 4 bases in pie tins.
- Place in base of pie dish and press up sides.
- Fill pies with apple and blueberries then lay two strips of crust over top of each pie.
- Bake for 35–40 mins until golden-brown.
- Delicious served with fresh cream or yoghurt.
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