Β A higher protein base made with ground almonds, topped with a homemade cherry filling - healthy cherry pie is a thing and we are here to show you.
In a bowl whisk together vitafiber and water, microwave for 30 seconds and whisk again.
Fold in cashew butter, then casein, then ground almonds until well combined. You should get a doughy, slightly sticky texture that is easy to work with. If you find it is too sticky, keep adding casein and ground almonds until your reach desired consistency.
Grab your tart mold (we used a metal 9"-10" size one) and press your batter into it. Note: Double up on pie batter if you want it thicker, or want to cover the whole of the top. We made a little extra to make the leaves we used across the sides.
Add the whole bag of frozen cherries to a non-stick pan and switch on at medium-high heat. As the cherries are frozen it will naturally expel liquid, so you won't need to add any extra. Add in granulated sweetener, bring to a boil and then simmer for 10-15 mins.
Mix arrowroot with a bit of the liquid from cherries and whisk until there are no clumps and then fold it all in with the simmering cherries and keep stirring until it thickens slightly.Β
Spoon it into the base and place in freezer. Wait till solidified.
Pre-heat oven to 170 degrees C. Place frozen pies and bake for 10-15 minutes until edges start to golden. Remove from oven and enjoy hot, or leave to cool slightly and enjoy then.
It must be said that this recipe calls for time and patience. A recipe to make if you have time, are planning to stay home or are exceptionally good at time planning. But, don't be put off, it is easier to make than you think!
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