live apple pie (for a good peace!)

1/2 cup shredded coconut, more if desired for garnishing
1 cup walnuts, ground
1 cup pitted dates, soaked in water to cover for 15 minutes
1/2 cup soaked sunflower seed, soaked 20 minutes,
drained and rinsed
4 cups shredded apples
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup apple juice
2/3 cup raisins, or dried figs, or prunes

Mix together the shredded coconut, walnuts, pitted dates, and sunflower seeds in the food processor and press it out into a pie shell to form your crust. Set aside. Grate enough apples to fill an oblong cake pan generously, about 4 cups, and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add cinnamon, apple juice and raisins together and blend. Stir the blended mixture into the bowl of grated apples and mix thoroughly. Fill the pie crust with the apple filling. Garnish with more shredded coconut. Serve or refrigerate. Keeps well covered in refrigerator for 2 days. This is a delicious fruit meal or festive gathering dessert. Serves 8-10

Compliments of Carolyn B.