apple shortbread slice

a shortbread base topped with apples, sour cream, cinnamon and sugar

We love a good, kinda healthy treat. This tasty slice has a gluten and refined sugar free base followed by thin slices of green apples, sour cream and topped with a sprinkling of cinnamon and coconut sugar.

Whilst we don’t mind putting in the extra effort from time to time we also like a treat that is quick and easy to make, like this one. Take out the baking time and you’re looking at around 10 minutes prep time.

ingredients

for the shortbread

• 175g almond meal
• 15g coconut flour
• 65g coconut oil
• 90g maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt

for the topping

• 2 granny smith apples, cored and cut into rings 3mm thick
• 250g sour cream
• 2 eggs
• a 50-50 mix of cinnamon and coconut sugar

directions

for the shortbread

1. Preheat your oven to 180c/355f.
2. Add the almond meal, coconut flour, coconut oil, maple syrup and salt to Thermomix bowl. Mix for 10 seconds, speed 5. For a food processor blend for 10 seconds on medium.
3. Line a 20cm/8in square baking pan and press the mixture into the pan.
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

for the topping

1. In a bowl, beat together the sour cream and eggs.
2. Evenly layer the apples over the shortbread, then pour over the sour cream mixture.
3. Lightly sprinkle over the cinnamon and sugar.
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cream sets.
5. Allow to rest on a benchtop for 20 minutes then into the fridge.
6. Once completely cooled slice and enjoy your apple shortbread slice!

For other slice ideas, healthy and not so much, click here.