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Here is my apple pie recipe. I call it: " Not Your Grama's Apple Pie " . A

couple years ago I sent it into our local PBS (Public Broadcasting Station)

for their fall fund drive. Didn't get picked to be on t.v. but was

published in their cook book! Enjoy

ALMOND-PECAN PIE CRUST

1 cup almonds, soaked 8 - 12 hours

1/2 cup pecans, soaked 8 - 12 hours

1/3 cup soft dates, pitted and chopped

3 tablespoons water

In separate bowls, cover almonds and pecans with water and let soak for 8

to 12 hours. Drain and rinse.

In a food processor, grind almonds to consistency of moist meal. Place in

a medium-size bowl and set aside. (Almonds are harder and less oily than

pecans, so they should be ground separately.)

In a food processor, grind pecans to consistency of moist meal and stir

into almond meal. Set aside.

In a food processor, blend dates and water until smooth. Stir into nut

mixture until thoroughly mixed and dough-like consistency. (I usually end

up using my hands.)

Push into an 8 " pie pan all over the bottom and up the sides.

NOT YOUR GRAMA'S APPLE PIE

1/3 cup soft dates, pitted

3 tablespoons water

6 apples, cored, peeled, and shredded (I always use my food processor with

the shredder blade)

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons almond butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a food processor, blend dates and water until mixture is a smooth paste

(might need more water). Place in a large mixing bowl.

Add apples, cinnamon, almond butter and vanilla and mix thoroughly.

Spoon filling into pie shell, spread evenly and top with slivered almonds

and dates. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve chilled.