Zenspiration Magazine January Issue | Page 29

In a mixing bowl, combine apple mixture from food processor together with dried apples and blend with a spatula until well incorporated. Pile into piecrust. Top with topping and thinly sliced apples (see photo). Sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. For the Topping (this makes the pie extra special) 1 cup pecans, finely chopped 4 medjool dates, chopped fine 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Can be chopped in food processor or by hand. Mix together to make a small chunky texture and crumble over top. Refrigerate pie to chill and set. *How to make Irish Moss: Soak Irish moss over night in water to cover. Rinse several times and clean out any dark pieces of moss attached. For this recipe I soaked 1oz. of dried moss. The moss will turn white and become swollen when ready to use. Overnight soaking is best. Drain and cut into piece and blend with water in blender, however in this case we are blending with the apple juice that was used to soak the dried apple instead of water. A smooth paste consistency is what we are looking for. Add water if necessary a little at a time until smooth and no fine pieces remain. Will last in the refrigerator for approximately three weeks ZENSPIRATION.ORG 29