Raw Apple Crumble (No Bake)

Sam #3's Note:

From March 7th's Ottawa Citizen. The woman featured is a vegan who promotes raw living (raw living consists of no food being cooked at temperatures higher than 46C (115F). She (and many studies) claim food is healthier this was and retains more nutrients. Well I don't know about the claims, but this sure sounds good!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 8 apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup raisins, soaked and drained
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups walnuts
• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. To make filling, in a food processor, place 2 apples with raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg, process until smooth.
2. In a bowl place remaining chopped apples and toss with lemon juice.
3. Pour pureed filling mixture over top, mix well.
4. Spoon apple mixture into a med sized lasagna pan and set aside.
5. For crumble, in a food processor, pulse walnuts, dates, cinnamon and salt until coarsely ground.
6. Do not over mix.
7. Crumble the mixture over the apples with your hands and press lightly.
8. Serve immediately or let marinate for a few hours for extra flavor.

Reviews

[~Harriet~]

Wow, what an amazing dessert!! This was a BIG hit with my family. I used pecans instead of walnuts, and used gala apples. I've added it to our annual Christmas party menu. Thanks!

[Raw Vegan]

This is delicious. I used MacIntosh apples, kept the skins on all of the apples. I found the filling quite liquid so I did add 1/2 cup oats. Came out great!

[Jujubegirl]

This is a real keeper. I love desserts that have no added sweeteners, and this one is yummy. I had to halve the recipe as I only had a few apples (which were Galas). The only change I made was leaving the skin on the apple that got pureed. I peeled the ones that were chopped. Will definitely make this again!