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• Pear and fig pie with an oatmeal and almond crust

I love making pies but lack the space to roll out pie crust. Trust me, rolling pie crust on a coffee table is not fun. Rolling my cart around the produce section I came upon a selection of pears sitting next to a display of fresh figs and this recipe started to take shape. I used an oat and almond crust that was blitzed in the food processor. I also used a date puree that I use with increasing frequency in my baked goods so I can decrease the amount of processed sugar I use. It adds a rounded sweetness to the flavor of this pie and also helps thicken the filling. It also couldn't be easier to make. I take one package of dried dates that have been pitted for me and place them in a bowl. I pour boiling water over them just to cover them and let them sit for about 15 minutes. Dump it all in the blender and make a puree. Keep it in your fridge and spread over toast and sprinkle with cinnamon. I also like combining it with a frozen banana and making a smoothie out of it with either regular milk, almond milk, or coconut water. The topping for this pie uses oats, butter, the date puree, some sugar, and an egg.

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