I know that it may not be the fall season quite yet.. but it is definitely apple season! My sister gave me some apples from her tree and these Pecan Apple Pie Bars were the result. These bars pair SO well with a dollop of coconut whipped cream or cashew vanilla ice cream. You can eat these bars for breakfast, as a delicious snack or as an after dinner treat. These are made WITHOUT any dairy, refined sugar, gluten or grains! The perfect allergy friendly treat that everyone will love.
What you will need:
- Creamy almond butter
- Coconut oil
- Maple syrup
- Almond flour
- Vanilla
- Coconut flour
- Apples
- Lemon juice
- Arrowroot powder
- Coconut Sugar
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- Pecans
- Baking Soda
- Pinch of salt
Pecan Apple Pie Bars
August 31, 2020
: 9
: 20 min
: Moderate
Ingredients
- APPLE PIE DOUGH:
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/3 cup almond flour
- 4 tbsp coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- pinch of sea salt
- -
- APPLE PIE FILLING:
- 4 cups of apple, peeled and cubed
- 1/3 cup water
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 2 1/2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
- -
- PECAN TOPPING:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 3 tbsp coconut flour
Directions
- Step 1 (For the dough) In a medium sized bowl, mix the almond butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla together until well combined. Now add in the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until a thick dough has formed. Grease a 9×9 baking dish with coconut oil and press the dough firmly into the dish using your hands (make sure to firmly press the dough into the dish to ensure the bars stick together). Bake at 350 for 7-9 minutes to start the cooking process before adding the filling.
- Step 2 (For the apple pie filling) Peel and slice the apples into 1cm cubes. Heat a medium-large sauce pan on medium heat. Add the apples, water and lemon juice to the sauce pan. When the mixture begins to bubble, add in the coconut sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until it is well combined. Allow this to simmer for 1-2 minutes then add the arrowroot powder to allow the mixture to thicken. Ensure it is thoroughly combined then remove from the heat. Add this filling onto the dough in the baking dish.
- Step 3 (For the pecan topping) Chop the pecans into small pieces. Combine the melted coconut oil, coconut sugar and coconut flour with the pecans until they are completely coated. Pour this mixture onto the apple pie filled. Lightly press the topping into the filing with your fingers or spatula. Bake at 350 for 24-28 minutes (you want the top to be golden brown and the apple mixture bubbling). Serve with your favourite whipped cream, ice cream or enjoy as is!
