And Cream topping – Naturally Gluten-free
This came out better than just about any dessert I’ve made yet. The recipe is from Forks Over Knives with a few tweaks to make it even better. Here we go.
Ingredients
4 lbs apples (about 8 apples but go by weight) I used Fiji apples
1 lb frozen raspberries, thawed (I see no reason why fresh wouldn’t work as well)
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups oat flour (you can grind another 2 cups of oats to make your own)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup cashew cream
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
About 1 teaspoon cinnamon
A pinch of nutmeg
Method
Wash, core, and chop the apples.
Pour them into two frying pans and cook over medium heat until tender.
Cover to speed things along.
Add a couple tablespoons water if they start to stick.
While they’re cooking, mix up the topping
Mix the flour, oat, baking powder and salt. Whisk to distribute.
Add the maple syrup and cashew cream. Mix well, using hands if necessary.
If it’s too sticky/not crumbly enough you can add a little more oats and flour.
Back to our apples
Pour the cooked apples into a 9 x 11 baking dish.
Spread the thawed raspberries over the top of apples.
Spinkle the cinnamon over all of it.
Crumble on the crumbly topping to cover the entire dessert.
Bake at 425 for 20 minutes until heated through, and the topping browns
Whipped Topping
1/2 cup cashew cream
1/3 cup raw sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Whip together. Cover and chill until ready to use.
Cashew Cream
In case you need this again, to make the cashew cream, just cover a cup of cashews in water (not chlorinated or fluoridated) and let them soak overnight.
Drain, then whir in a high speed blender. Add 3 tablespoons water and blend some more. You can create the smoothest, creamiest consistency you want by adjusting the amount of water up or down a little bit.
This is your base. You can use it to make a mock sour cream, a mayo-substitute for mac and potato salad, a sandwich spread, ranch dressing, a multitude of dessert fillings, frostings, and toppings, and add it to chickpea salads for a creamier texture.
If watching fat due to heart or diabetes issues, limit yourself to a tablespoon or two of nuts or nut creams per day. 1-2 measuring tablespoons, that is. And 2 is probably pushing it. I know that’s not a lot. I had more than that on my dessert, I admit it.
See you next weekend!
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