Ingredients:
For the Crust:
2 tablespoons butter, melted (coconut oil for a dairy-free version)
2 tablespoons honey
1 large egg, well beaten
1 ½ cups almond flour
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch
1 tablespoon coconut flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
For the filling:
1 tablespoon grassfed gelatin
2 pounds strawberries, washed and hulled
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon honey (optional, if your berries are on the tart side of you’d like your tart a touch sweeter)
Directions:
Make the crust:
- Preheat oven to 350
- Combine the melted butter, honey, and beaten egg in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, arrowroot, and salt.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir / knead to combine. It should be just a little but sticky, but still kneadable. If it’s too wet, add a teaspoon of arrowroot at a time until it comes together.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until chilled. (If you’re feeling really impatient, you can skip this step, but it helps make rolling out easier)
- Roll out a 10 inch circle in between two sheets parchment paper.
- Remove the top sheet of parchment and using the bottom sheet, flip the crust into the pie dish.
- Crimp the edges as desired.
- Poke holes in the bottom of the crust with a fork.
- Bake at 350 for 14-18 minutes, or until golden brown. (Cover edges with aluminum foil after about 10 minutes if they’re browning before the rest)
- Allow to cool. (I put it in the fridge on a rack after it’s cooled at room temp for a bit)
Meanwhile, make the filling:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water.
- In a blender, puree 1/4 of the strawberries (about 1/2 pound) in a blender with 1/2 cup of water until very smooth.
- Pour into a small saucepan and heat until just steaming.
- Turn off the heat and whisk in the honey and gelatin mixture to dissolve.
- Allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Assemble the pie:
- Slice remaining strawberries and place in the cooled crust.
- Pour the gelatin into the crust, give it a little shake to evenly distribute.
- Return to the fridge to cool and set completely. (about 2-3 hours, depending on how cool your crust and gelatin was when you assembled)
- If desired, top with coconut whipped cream (or regular whipped cream if you’re a dairy eater.)