[NEW] Apple-date Torte

Sweetened only with dates, this simple variation on apple pie offers great nutrition alongside the natural sugar. Enjoy a small portion as a treat! For a little creamy goodness, top with a tablespoon or two of vanilla Greek yogurt.

Active: 25 Minutes Cook: 45 Minutes Total: 1 hour 10 mins

Ingredients

30 dates, pitted (divided) 1 c. warm water (divided) 1 1/2 c. walnuts 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. nutmeg 1 t. vanilla 1/2 t. salt 4 apples, thinly sliced

Directions

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line an 8" tart pan with parchment paper.
Cover 18 dates with half of the warm water and set aside.
Place walnuts in food processor and grind to a fine meal. Add the remaining pitted dates and water and process until dates are blended with the walnuts to form a coarse, sticky meal. Press mixture into tart pan.
Place soaking dates and their liquid in blender along with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and salt. Blend until smooth.
In a medium bowl, toss apple slices with the date sauce. Layer into crust.
Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until apples are tender when poked with a fork. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon to serve.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container

Serving size 234 g

Amount per serving

Calories 443

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14.7g	19%
Saturated Fat 1.4g	8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 148.9mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 83.4g	30%
Dietary Fiber 9.88g	36%
Total Sugars 70g
Includes 0g Added Sugars	0%
Protein 5.2g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 89.1mg	6%
Iron 1.6mg	10%
Potassium 823.2mg	20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Chef's Practical Notes

Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.

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