The Best Blueberry Pie… Ever! (Paleo/Vegan/Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
For the Pastry
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup tapioca flour
Pinch salt
1/2 cup of vegan shortening
6 tbsp. vegan butter
1/2 cup ice water
For the Filling
3-4 cups fresh blueberries
3/4 cup agave nectar/coconut sugar
1/4 cup arrowroot starch
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
Preparation
1
Pre-heat the oven to 200C/400F.
2
In a bowl, mix together the flours and salt.
3
Cut the shortening and butter into 1/2 inch cubes and with your fingers rub into the flour until it resembles course breadcrumbs.
4
Add the water a little at a time and mould the dough into a ball.
5
Half the dough and flatten both parts into discs before wrapping in cling film and placing in the fridge for at least an hour to firm up.
6
Combine all the filling ingredients togther in a bowl, mix well and allow to sit.
7
Grease your pie dish with some butter.
8
Remove the dough discs from the fridge and on a dusted surface, roll them out.
9
Line the dish with one of the rolled out discs and cut the other disc into long strips of equal length and about 1 inch wide each.
10
Press the dough along the edges of the dish to ensure there are no gaps between.
11
Pour the filling into the lined dish and then weave the strips on top to form a lattice.
12
Place in the oven for approximately 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling nicely.
13
Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
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Notes
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For those with nut allergies, substitute the almond flour with more tapioca or coconut flour.
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You can also use frozen blueberries for the filling.
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It may not be necessary to include all of the ice water when making the dough. Just continue adding a bit at a time until the dough is the right consistency.
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The filling will be extremely hot for a while after removing the pie from the oven so allow to cool sufficiently.
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About
Made with a rich pastry crust and filled with sweet, plump, juicy blueberries, this superfood blueberry pie is pure decadence… at its healthy best!
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Monday, October 2, 2017 - 2:32pm