Here’s a healthy and delicious dessert that you and your family are sure to enjoy together. It’s perfect for a Thanksgiving treat!

Apple Tart

2 1/2 cups walnuts
1 1/2 cups dates
3 apples
1 lemon (squeezed into 2 cups water)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp allspice
1/8 tsp ground clove
2 Tbsp honey
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup raisins

Combine walnuts and dates in food processor or power blender (remove pits and cut off stems if needed). Mix until ground, but not smooth (45 seconds). Press evenly into a 9-inch pie tin or tart pan. Refrigerate and continue preparing the filling.

Chop apples into 1-inch thick slices and place into lemon water for 3 minutes, then drain. Place apples in a large skillet with remaining ingredients and stir-cook for approximately 10 minutes on medium heat. Remove apples with a slotted spoon from hot pan and place in a bowl. Cool completely.

Spread apples evenly over cooled crust. Brush syrup from hot pan over apples. Serve or store in refrigerator until needed. Keep tart covered in refrigerator so it doesn’t pick up moisture.

Optional: Top with plain yogurt or homemade tofu whipped cream. (See recipe below.)

Tofu Whipped Cream

1/2 pound firm tofu and 1/2 pound silken tofu*
1/4 cup grade B maple syrup
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 to 2 Tbsp water
A few grains of sea salt

In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients until smooth. Add water if necessary to achieve a whipped cream consistency. Refrigerate until needed. Top tart with whipped cream when filling is firm.

*Soft or silken tofu is an undrained tofu that is highest in moisture content and similar to very fine custard.