Raw Caramel Apple Cobbler – a delicious and fun dessert that is easy and quick to make! Figs and dates bring natural sweetness and cashews add crunch to this fresh twist on cobbler.
R S T L N E
Do those letters mean anything to you?
My favorite game show is Wheel of Fortune (those are the free letters filled in for the final puzzle). Sitting at home, I’m pretty good at it too. When I was younger, my Hawaii Grandpa insist I’d “seen this episode on the mainland already” when I was visiting Hawaii and would solve the puzzles before him.
Two years ago, the Wheel Mobile was here in Oregon, and I went to audition. On my birthday. Now there may be some skill involved, but the majority of what gets you on the show is personality. I kept this in mind as I filled out my information card at the audition, and under “interests” I wrote “going to bullfights on acid“. I thought this was clever, and was even more excited when I realized the Wheel Mobile version of “Pat” is a movie quote machine!
So, aside from personality, luck is the other main component of the audition process. You show up, stand in a line that snakes around and around rows and rows, for an hour or more. When it is time for your group to enter the auditorium, you are seated in the audience looking at a stage with a wheel, a letter board, a Pat and a Vanna! Luck is what gets you onstage, because every person in your group is added to a big spinning drum to be picked. Total random lottery. Six people get onstage at one time, and they play a mini game of Wheel. So fun to watch!
Unfortunately I wasn’t even picked to get onstage to play.
Some of you know it’s my birthday later this month. Once again, the Wheel Mobile will be here in Oregon! I am going to audition again, hoping to get picked to be onstage!
Our birthday traditions include a small cake at midnight, small gifts throughout the month, going to dinner at the family’s favorite Mexican restaurant and now – Wheel of Fortune auditions! Hopefully this year the luck will be with me.
Since I’ve already enjoyed plenty of cupcakes, the birthday dessert I’m making this year? My raw apple cobbler – this works at midnight or any time of day. I usually use dates in the filling – I used figs this time and the flavors are great! The buttery cashews with the sweet figs are a perfect pairing with the tart apple and caramel flavors.
Raw Caramel Apple Cobbler
serves two
dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan
INGREDIENTS:
2 apples, sliced horizontally and cored
1/2 cup raw cashews
4-5 dried figs, pitted
4-5 dried dates, pitted
1 tablespoon maple syrup
caramel sauce (recipe below)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Pulse cashews, figs, dates and maple syrup in food processor until a sticky crumble mixture forms. Stack apple with fig cashew mixture between each slice, drizzle with caramel sauce.
Caramel Sauce
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons lucuma powder
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon organic apple sauce
INSTRUCTIONS:
Stir until lucuma dissolves. Drizzle over apple cobbler.
What is your favorite game show? Would you ever want to be a contestant?
printable recipes:
- 2 apples, sliced horizontally and cored
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 4-5 dried figs, pitted
- 4-5 dried dates, pitted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- caramel sauce (recipe below)
- Pulse cashews, figs, dates and maple syrup in food processor until a sticky crumble mixture forms.
- Stack apple with fig cashew mixture between each slice, drizzle with caramel sauce.
- 2 tablespoons lucuma powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon organic apple sauce
- Stir until lucuma dissolves. Drizzle over apple cobbler.
heather @french press says
I used to LOVE Wheel of Fortune I always watched with my grandparents – good luck to you, and this dessert sounds perfect even for breakfast
Kelly @ TastingPage says
What a fun dessert and even more fun birthday tradition! My fingers are crossed you’re going to try again this year and get on stage. Good luck!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
What a bummer you didn’t get to go onstage! I had no idea how those were picked. One of my friends’ sons was on Kids Jeopardy and he did really well. We had a lot of fun watching him on tv.
Anyway, your raw caramel apple cobbler looks amazing! My oldest son loves apple desserts so I am going to have to make this for him once we have local apples this fall.
Ramya Menon says
I can imagine that sharp tang and sweet combination… divine!
Ricki says
One of my favorite recipes! Just so darned creative–and pretty. And I think I love raw desserts best. 🙂
VeganAUD says
This looks delicious. I think I will make it for church this Sabbath/Saturday for potluck.
Valentina says
This is so gorgeous!
Elizabeth says
I would have to say my favorite games shows are/were JEOPARDY and TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES. T or C was on back when I was in grade school/Junior High. Was during the Viet Nam war and the best part was when the surprised the wives of service men with a visit from the deployed husband. There was always lots of hugs and crying. Bob Barker hosted that one.
What is lacuma powder?? Would definitely try the raw apple cobbler. I don’t like cooked apples in any way, though I make delicious apple pies I am told. I make a caramel sauce with brown sugar, vanilla and cream cheese (non dairy or regular) depending on who is eating it. Mix it up well and makes a great dip for fruit. I guess if you wanted it to drizzle add a little juice.
spabettie says
Truth or Consequences sounds fun with the military surprises… that is always such a great thing to witness!
lucuma powder is a natural sweetener, comes from the lucuma fruit (I’ve never seen one in person, sortof like a citrus I believe). it is an earthy sweetness, I like it. you can definitely make this without, if you cannot find it (I always order mine, don’t know how accessible it is in stores). your caramel sauce sounds fantastic!
Katrina says
I found you in the newspaper here in Neb; I am an intern here and working with a raw chef, we found this in the archive and I cannot wait to try it! beautiful!
Katrina Cisson
spabettie says
hi Katrina!! so happy to hear this, I was very excited to be in print back then! 🙂 I recall my conversation with the writer of that feature, that there are too few raw/vegan options in the area. I do hope it is improving! Cheers, and enjoy that internship!
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik says
these look really light and refreshing! Also a great alternative for a *lighter* dessert than many others. Found you through recipenewz. 🙂
spabettie says
hi Sarah, good to “meet” you! you found one of my favorite things, these are great when you want something sweet but still light. and they’re fun to make! 😀
Alessandra says
These look refreshing, easy and healthy for a perfect Summer time snack
RecipeNewZ says
This was so popular on RecipeNewZ yesterday that we featured it on our Facebook Page today: http://www.facebook.com/RecipeNewZ. One more feature for you, Kristina. Congrats!