Pie-napple Pie in Macadamia Crust
The slight saltiness of the macadamia crust meets the tropical sweetness of pineapple in this show-stopping vegan pie.
Equipment
- 8-inch (20-cm) round pie plate
- medium-size saucepan
- Rolling Pin
- wire rack
Ingrediënten
For the filling:
- 2 tablespoons 16 g arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon 14 g nondairy butter
- ½ cup 96 g raw sugar
- 1½ cups 272 g unsweetened pineapple chunks
- Nonstick cooking spray
For the crust:
- ½ cup 62 g macadamia nuts
- 2 cups 240 g light spelt flour
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml canola oil
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons 90 ml plain soy or other nondairy milk
Instructies
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C, or gas mark 5).
- Lightly coat an 8-inch (20-cm) pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
- To make the filling: In a small bowl, combine arrowroot powder and pineapple juice to make a slurry.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the slurry, nondairy butter, sugar, and pineapple.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the mixture thickens, and the liquid becomes syrupy.
- Let cool.
- To make the crust: Grind macadamia nuts in a food processor until they resemble butter, releasing their oils.
- Add spelt flour and sea salt, pulsing to combine.
- Add canola oil and pulse again to combine.
- Gradually add nondairy milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a cohesive dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two portions (one slightly larger).
- Roll out the larger portion to less than ¼ inch (6 mm) thick and line the pie plate with it.
- Add the cooled filling to the crust, leaving a 1-inch (2.
- 5-cm) border.
- Roll out the second portion of dough and place it over the filling.
- Seal the edges with your fingers.
- Cut decorative vents in the top crust for steam to escape.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack in the pan to allow the filling to set.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve with a dollop of coconut whipped cream for an extra tropical touch.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a chilled glass of Moscato or a pineapple-infused sparkling wine.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 272 kcal | Carbohydrates: 39 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 12 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 15 g | Salt: 0.3 g