gluten, dairy and refined sugar free vegan as well as paleo apple slice converted to make in the Thermomix

These apple pie crumb bars from Golden Barrel are delicious. They make for a great dessert that will impress both anyone with special dietary requirements as well as those without. With a sweet shortbread base, tart apple filling and crunchy nut topping they taste especially great served warm. I have made the recipe several times using the Golden Barrel recipe and decided to simplify it by making it in the Thermomix. If you want a chunky apple filling I suggest chopping the apples by hand. For a finer result chop in the Thermomix.

Check out the Golden Barrel recipe for the list of ingredients. Find our Thermomix directions below. I have included the quantities to make it even easier. I used mixed spice as a replacement to apple pie spice which is mostly cinnamon with a hint of allspice and nutmeg.

Thermomix directions:

for the base

1. Add 200g almond meal, 20g coconut flour, 75g coconut oil, 100g maple syrup and salt to TM bowl. Mix for 10 seconds, speed 5.
2. Transfer 1/4 of the mixture to a medium size bowl.
3. Press the rest of the base mixture into a lined baking tin and bake according to the recipe.
4. Wipe out TM bowl with paper towel – no need to wash.

for the filling

1. Peel and core apples. Add to TM bowl.
2. Set machine to close lid option and press turbo twice for two quick pulses.
3. Add spice and arrowroot flour and scrape down apple mixture to incorporate the flour.
4. Add 70g maple syrup and heat on 100 degrees, 6 minutes, reverse soft speed.
5. Pour over baked base, add topping and bake according to Golden Barrel recipe.
6. Enjoy your apple pie crumb bars!

For other tempting treats have a look at some of our other favourite slice recipes.