Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups California walnuts
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1/3 cup cold vegan butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Vegan Caramel:

  • 3/4 cup coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Filling:

  • 3 1/2 cups honey crisp apple slices (3 medium apples)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Place all crust ingredients to a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds or until only small pieces of walnuts remain and the mixture sticks together when pinched. Set aside 1/3 of the mixture. Press the remaining into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges have started to brown.