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Mini Apple Tarts (Vegan, Gluten-free)

In May I received a HUGE load of apples from a friend. After a large amount has been dehydrated I also stewed some of them – there simply were too many apples to be shared and eaten in time.

Now I’ve been thinking about a way of using the stewed apple in baking. And this is what happened: Mini tarts filled with cinnamon stewed apple and crumbles on top. Vegan, gluten-free and absolutely delicious with some vanilla cashew cream! 🙂

The home-made stewed apple has some chunks in it and adds a rustic character to the cakes. It probably works with store-bought stewed apple as well – but the real flavour comes with home-made food 🙂

vegan gluten-free mini cinnamon apple tarts

For 4 mini tarts you’ll need:

For the crust:
1/2 cup (70g) buckwheat flour
1/2 cup (70g) sweet sorghum flour
1/2 cup (65g) tapioca starch
1 tablespoon fiber husk powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt

1 banana (very ripe)
6 tablespoon (50g) coconut oil (soft)

For the filling:
2 cups (500g) stewed apple
1-2 teaspoon cinnamon

For the crumbles:
2/3 cup (85g) sweet sorghum flour
4 heaped tablespoon (40g) coconut sugar
6 tablespoon (50g) coconut oil (soft)

Preparation:

For the crust, mix all dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl.

In a small bowl, mash the banana to a fine cream.

vegan gluten-free mini cinnamon apple tarts

Add mashed banana and coconut oil to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Form a ball out of the dough and place in the fridge while preparing the filling and crumbles.

vegan gluten-free mini cinnamon apple tarts

Preheat the oven to 190°C.

For the filling mix the stewed apple with the cinnamon.

For the crumbles, mix the ingredients in a small bowl and place aside.

vegan gluten-free mini cinnamon apple tarts

Take the dough out of the fridge and make four portions.

It might appear a little dry but once you start forming it into the tart tins (with your clean hands) it will become quite smooth.

vegan gluten-free mini cinnamon apple tarts

Once the dough has been spread in the tart tins, add the filling.

vegan gluten-free mini cinnamon apple tarts

Then, using your (clean) hands, sprinkle the crumbles on top.

vegan gluten-free mini cinnamon apple tarts

Place in the oven and bake for approx. 15 minutes (depending on oven type). It is best to cover the tarts with a loosely placed sheet of aluminum foil for the first 10 minutes. This way they won’t burn on top.

vegan gluten-free mini cinnamon apple tarts

Let cool down for a few minutes before taking them out of the tins. Serve warm with a splash of vanilla cashew cream or vanilla ice cream or enjoy on its own.

vegan gluten-free mini cinnamon apple tarts

Enjoy! 🙂

vegan gluten-free mini cinnamon apple tarts

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