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["For the Crust:", "Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a high-powered blender grind oats and seeds. Transfer to a food processor fitted with the ""S"" blade. Add the spice and dried apples and process until they are finely ground. Add dates, a few at a time, until mixture start to stick together and you can clump it together easily into a ball. Then add vanilla and briefly process again. Evenly press mixture into a 9"" springform pan.", "For the Filling:", "In a small bowl, mix together the chia seeds and lemon juice. Set aside. Peel apples and finely chop. Stir in date paste, spice and vanilla. Add chia seed/lemon juice mixture and mix well. Pour evenly over crust. Sprinkle with coconut. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 -55 minutes until coconut starts to brown.", "", "Delicious served hot, warm, cold or at room temperature, with or without pear whipped cream.", "", "Chef's Note: You can also warm this in a dehydrator for 6-8 hours for a raw apple pie.", "Date Paste:", "Soak dates in liquid overnight or for several hours until much of the liquid is absorbed. In food processor fitted with the ""S"" blade, process dates and liquid until completely smooth. Store date paste in the refrigerator."]
