Guilt-Free Shredded Apple Pie
- 2 cups regular rolled oats (not quick cooking)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups unsweetened apple juice
- 1/4 cup light agave nectar
- 4 tablespoons quick-cooking granulated tapioca
- 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Sliced toasted almonds, for garnish (optional)
- Lemon Tofu Creme (page 114), for garnish (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Lightly oil a 9-inch pie pan with canola oil spray.
- Make the crust by mixing the oats, applesauce, and salt.
- Press into the prepared pie pan and bake for 30 minutes, until lightly golden.
- To make the filling, combine the apple juice, agave nectar, and tapioca in a saucepan.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Lower the heat and cook until the tapioca thickens and becomes clear.
- Add the apples and mix well with the cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Pour into the piecrust and chill until set, about 2 hours.
- For a nutty flavor and texture, sprinkle the top of the pie with the almonds.
- For a real treat, serve with a dollop of lemon tofu creme.
regular rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, salt, apple juice, light agave, quickcooking granulated tapioca, apples, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, almonds, lemon tofu creme
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/guilt-free-shredded-apple-pie-379363 (may not work)