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Perfectly Exquisite Pear Pie

A naturally sweet, plant-based twist on a classic dessert. With a date-oat crust and a spiced pear filling, it’s the perfect healthy treat for any occasion!
Course: Dessert

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • 9" Pyrex pie dish

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups of gluten-free rolled oats
  • 12 ounces of pitted dates about 2 packed cups
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla powder

Filling

  • 2 pounds of ripe pears about 6 cups
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • ¾ cup Date Paste
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp vanilla powder

Topping

  • 1 large sweet pear cored and thinly cut into 16 slices
  • 2 Tbsp date syrup use code CHEFAJ for 10% off
  • ¼ cup unsweetened, reduced-fat shredded coconut optional

Instructions

Crust

  • Place oats, cinnamon and vanilla powder in a dry food processor fitted with the “S” blade and process into a flour-like consistency.
  • Add the dates and process again until the dough sticks together and a ball starts to form. Depending on how strong your food processor is, this could take several minutes.
  • Press the batter into a 9” Pyrex pie dish.

Filling

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Core the pears and finely chop. I like to use the food processor to save time.
  • Place the chopped pears in a large bowl and add the date paste, raisins and spices and mix well. Pour evenly over the crust.

Topping

  • Sprinkle the coconut on top of the pie, if using.
  • Take the 16 pear slices and place them around the outside edge of the pie filling in a fan-like pattern.
  • Brush date syrup over the pear slices and bake for 45 minutes. Let cool in the oven.

Notes

For a delicious variation, sprinkle the Low Fat Streusel Topping over the pie before baking.