Warm Blanket Apple Pie
Tender spiced apples baked inside a golden gluten-free crust with warm cinnamon and fragrant nutmeg. A comforting dairy-free dessert that fills your home with rich autumn spice.
Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
100 min
Makes
8 servings
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Made by Helen + Lila
Helen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
Setup
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Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
100 min
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Equipment
Oven · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Roll out one gluten-free dairy-free pie crust…
Roll out one gluten-free dairy-free pie crust into a 9-inch (23cm) pie dish and press gently into the bottom and sides.
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Core
Core, peel, and thin-slice the apples into uniform 1/4-inch (0.6cm) slices.
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Combine the sliced apples
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, tapioca starch, and vanilla extract until every slice is coated.
Look for: every slice is coated
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Transfer the apple mixture into the prepared…
Transfer the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, piling them evenly.
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Drizzle melted coconut oil evenly over the…
Drizzle melted coconut oil evenly over the top of the apples.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the second gluten-free dairy-free pie crust…
Place the second gluten-free dairy-free pie crust over the top, trim excess dough, and crimp the edges to seal.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Cut 4 small slits in the top…
Cut 4 small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 to…
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 to 50 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and apple juices bubble through the vents.
Look for: the crust turns golden brown and apple juices bubble through the vents
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Remove from oven and let rest on…
Remove from oven and let rest on a wire rack for 30 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to set into a rich syrup.
Allow: 30 minutes
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