Raw Apple Spiced-Rum Shortcake
Raw Apple Spiced-Rum Shortcake serves: 6 servings
Soak Time: 2 hours | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 2 1/2 hours
Ingredients:
For the Maple Vanilla Glaze (makes 2 cups):
- 1 cup (120 g) raw cashews, soaked for a few hours in water to soften
- 3 Tbsp coconut butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) maple syrup
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) coconut water
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Shortcake:
- 1 cup (240 g) dates or 1 cup (146 g) raisins
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) spiced rum (alternatives below)
- 2 cups (250 g) shredded fresh green apples, pears or carrots
- 1 cup (86 g) dried apple or pineapple, finely minced in food processor
- 1 1/2 cups (149 g) raw pecans, hazelnuts, almonds or cashews, finely ground in food processor
- 1 1/2 cups (140 g) flaked or shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
- Read through recipe and put all ingredients in your work area before starting your prep.
- To make Maple Vanilla Glaze: In a high-speed blender or food processor, place all glaze ingredients and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Soak dates or raisins in rum for 1 to 2 hours, until very soft. Drain off excess soaking liquid before use. Alternative: Soak dates in apple juice or water.
- In a bowl, place all shortcake ingredients and hand-mix gently. Set aside. (If it is too wet, add more coconut or ground pecans. The mixture should easily hold together when pressed into a ball.)
- To prepare individual Shortcakes: Separate dough into 6 pieces. Firmly press each piece into a cylinder (should be 2 to 3 inches [5 cm to 8 cm] in height). Remove from mold. For a larger cake, press mixture into a cheesecake pan.
- Frost each Shortcake with about 2 to 3 Tbsp Maple Vanilla Glaze. Store leftover frosting in the refrigerator. Chill before serving.
Notes:
Storage tip: Maple Vanilla Glaze will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It’s great on pancakes as a special treat.
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
568 calories, 38 g total fat, 15.9 g saturated fat, 6.4 g polyunsaturated fat, 13.3 g monounsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 174 mg sodium, 610 mg potassium, 54.9 g total carbohydrates, 11.1 g fiber, 39.2 g sugar, 6.7 g protein, 6% calcium, 15% iron
