Summer Strawberry Cobbler (raw, vegan) by serene lain

[Dept of PMM Artists & things]

Summer Strawberry Cobbler (raw, vegan)

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• PREP TIME15-20 minutes
• COOK TIMEnone
• YIELD1 (8X8) Glass baking dish

My recipe for Summer Strawberry Cobbler hits the spot and delivers everything I promised a cobbler would. It’s a refreshing recipe with flavors that keep playing in your mouth, well after you’ve swallowed a bite.

I chose strawberries for this cobbler because it’s getting to be summertime (soon!). Strawberries are loaded with tremendous health benefits:

~ Help protect against a variety of cancers
~ Rich in folate, fiber, vitamin C and potassium
~ Heart-disease fighting phytonutrients
~ Compounds may help strengthen short term memory (nice!)

You’ll also see that I’ve included prunes in the recipe. I love using prunes because they have a wonderful, soft texture and they’re not as sweet as most other dried fruits. And, they’re seriously LOADED with antioxidants.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups raw pecans or walnuts
• 3/4 cup dried coconut, shredded, and unsweetened
• 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2/3 cup currants or raisins
• 1/3 cup prunes, chopped
• 25 oz fresh strawberries, de-stemmed (or use frozen and thaw them)
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 8 soft dates, pitted
• 2 tablespoons raw agave nectar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the nuts, coconut, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor, fitted with the S-blade, and process until coarsely ground. Add the currants and prunes, and process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and holds together when gently pressed between two fingers. Set aside.
2. Take about 15-16 ounces (approximately two-thirds) of the strawberries, chop them and set aside in a large bowl. Then, place the rest of the strawberries along with the orange juice, dates, and agave in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into the bowl with the chopped strawberries and stir.
3. Pour half of the crumble in the bottom of the glass-baking dish and give it a firm but gentle press. Spread the strawberry filling on top. Sprinkle the remaining cobbler crumble on top of the strawberry filling, allowing some of the beautiful strawberry filling to show through. Serve at room temperature, or warm in a dehydrator for an hour at 115-130 degrees F for extra deliciousness.