Maple Walnut and Sharp Cheddar Apple Pie
Ingredients
The pie crust
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1
paleo pie crust shell
paleo pie crust
The filling
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6
medium
red apples (gala, red delicious)
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1
cup
sharp cheddar cheese
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2
tbsp
tapioca starch
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1
tsp
ground cinnamon
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¼
tsp
freshly grated nutmeg
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¼
tsp
Himalayan salt
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¼
tsp
vanilla powder
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1
cup
pure maple syrup
The crumble
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1½
cup
walnuts, chopped
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¼
cup
pure maple sugar flakes
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2
tbsp
ghee
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a pinch
ground cinnamon
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a pinch
salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare the oven rack.
- Grease a 9" deep dish pie plate with ghee and line it with the pie crust. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Make the crumble by mixing chopped walnuts, maple sugar flakes, ghee, and spices with your fingers until well combined.
- In a large bowl, mix tapioca starch, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla powder. Add sliced apples, cubed cheese, and about 1/3 of the crumble, then toss to coat.
- Transfer the apple mixture to the pie crust and pour maple syrup over it. Top with the remaining crumble.
- Bake the pie on the bottom rack for about 30 minutes until golden.
- Turn off the oven, leave the door ajar, and let the pie sit for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the pie from the oven and cool for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
347
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
42g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
169mg
Cholesterol
16mg
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