Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup corn oil
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • FILLING
  • 6 cups raspberries (3 pints)
  • 1 1/2 1/2 cup agave nectar or 1 3/4 cups brown rice syrup
  • 4 tablespoons tapioca flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • FILLING:
  • Rinse your raspberries lightly and set aside to dry. Some people don't rinse them for optimum flavor so if you don't suspect dirt or bugs, skip the rinsing. In a large bowl mix tapioca and sweetener. Add raspberries and gently but thoroughly toss them until they're evenly coated. Let sit while you prepare the crust.
  • CRUST:
  • Mix flour and salt in a medium bowl using a fork. Add oil and mix thoroughly. Add apple juice (use less for a crunchier crust or more for a softer one) and mix well. It will seem very wet but will dry out right away. Form a ball and roll out half the dough between 2 sheets of wax paper. Line a pie plate with the rolled out dough. Prick the bottom and sides a few times to get out any air bubbles. I usually put it in the oven for 5 minutes or so before filling it to prevent sogginess. Roll out the other half of the dough and set aside.
  • Fill crust with raspberry filling and top with the top crust. Seal edges and prick the top a few times with a fork to let steam escape. Bake for 50 minutes. Let cool before slicing to allow the filling to set.