Happy 4th of July Raw Cherry Pie

Easy To Make 4th of July Raw Vegan Cherry Pie

Time: 30 minutes to prepare
Equipment: Food Processor or Blender. (Coffee Grinder Optional)

• Filling
• 6 cups pitted raw cherries
• 1/4 cup fresh juiced lemon
• 1/2 cup coconut nectar or grade B maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Irish Moss (optional it sets the pie up without freezing)
• Crust
• 1 cup. dates soaked in
• 1/2 cup coconut water (regular water will do in a pinch)
• 1/2 cup pecans ground (use a food processor and grind to fine consistency)
• 1 cup raw rolled oats ( flash process oats in the food processor)
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil softened
• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Salt to taste-

Directions:
Equipment: Bowl, Food Processor, Pie Plate, Stirring Utensils

First, prepare the crust.

1. Process the soaked dates to a paste using the food processor.
   Add the processed pecans, raw rolled oats, softened coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Mix well.
3. Press the dough into the pie plate. (oil the pie plate with coconut oil) Place in the pie plate into your freezer for 1 hour, so it sets up.

Second, prepare the filling.

1. Place 3 cups of the cherries into the food processor along with the Irish Moss and process the cherries until they are in tiny pieces.
2. Add your sweetener and lemon juice. Check the taste to make sure the sweetness is just right for you.
3. Add the remaining 3 cups of pitted cherries. Mix in by hand.
4. Bring out the crust.
5. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
6. Place the pie into the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Serve with raw vegan ice cream – If you need an ice cream recipe. Go to the raws deserts category and choose the ice cream you think you will like best.

Happy 4th of July. Bobby