Apple Pie Bites

These mini apple pie bites are incredible. They are a total crowd pleaser and a great addition to any birthday party or special occasion. But feel free to enjoy them anytime, even for breakfast or a snack! Don’t let the addition of rosemary scare you, it takes this dessert over the top!

Apples have wonderful anti-inflammatory properties and provide significant results for those suffering with autoimmune disorders such as Addison’s disease, Cardiomyopathy, Celiac disease, Lupus, and Multiple Sclerosis. Apples contain pectin which is a gel-like fiber that can prevent the putrefaction of protein in the digestive tract. Pectin works like an intestinal broom to clean and sweep out debris from the colon.

Rosemary has had the reputation for miracles for thousands of years. It has been used as an antiseptic, antidepressant, analgesic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, aphrodisiac, and expectorant. Rosemary has earned praise for alleviating nerve-related conditions, boosting the immune system, fighting off bacterial and viral infections, aiding respiratory ailments, strengthening digestion and improving circulation. 

Walnuts are particularly beneficial for cognitive health and are generally regarded as an excellent “brain food”. Walnuts can also calm the nervous system and increase your sense of well being and peace. They are known to satiate the appetite as well as aid in long term weight loss. Walnuts are high in vitamin E which helps to keeps cells protected from free radical damage. 

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups apple, roughly diced
1 cup apple, finely diced

3 cups dates

1⁄2 cup walnuts
1 lemon, juiced
1⁄2 cup young coconut meat
1 tsp rosemary
1⁄2 tsp ginger
1⁄4 tsp sea salt
1⁄4 tsp cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

For the crust, process 1⁄2 cup walnuts with 2 cups dates, sea salt, and rosemary. Line a mini cupcake pan with plastic wrap and press the crust into each mold to form little pie cups. Cover and place in freezer.

For the filling, pulse 2C roughly diced apple, 1C dates, 1⁄2 lemon juice, ginger, and cinnamon in the food processor until combined. Stir in 1cup finely diced apple. Spoon mixture into each pie cup.

For the coconut cream topping, blend young coconut meat and 1⁄2 lemon juice until smooth. Top each pie with a spoonful of coconut cream and a sprinkle of chopped rosemary. Enjoy!

Makes 12 mini pies

This item posted: 04-Dec-2017