Ingredients

Base

90gm / 3.2 ounces organic butter

1/3 cup agave

1 organic egg

1 tsp natural vanilla extract

1/2 cup brown rice flour

1/2 cup white rice flour

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp gluten free baking powder

1/4 tsp cream of tartar

1/2 cup organic shredded coconut

Filling

250 gms / 8.8 ounces dried apricots

1 cup filtered water

2 Tbsp organic honey

1/2 cup agave nectar

30 gm/1 ounce organic butter

1 organic egg

Topping

2 cups gluten free rolled oats

1 cup organic shredded coconut

100gm/3.5 ounces butter

1/2 cup organic pineapple juice

Preparation

Base

  1. Cream the butter and sweetener in a stand mixer or electric beater.

  2. Add in the egg and vanilla, and beat well.

  3. Fold in the sifted flours and coconut and mix well.

  4. Spread mixture over base of shallow baking tin of about 30cm by 25cm /12 inches by 10 inches, and bake in moderate hot oven 190C/375 for 10 mins.

Filling

  1. Place the apricots in the water and stand for 1 hour.

  2. Put apricots and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil.

  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins.

  4. Add in sweeteners and butter. Simmer uncovered for about 10 mins.

  5. Allow To Cool - Blend until smooth. Gently beat your egg and fold.

Topping

  1. Put rolled oats and coconut into food processor and add in juice and butter and pulse just a few times in order to get a rustic consistency.

  2. Bake in oven at 190 C / 375 F for 15 minutes and then reduce heat to 180 C / 350 and cook for a further 15-30 minutes until golden brown.

  3. Let stand to completely cool and it will harden slightly, making it easier to cut.

  4. Serve with vegan cream or ice cream, or just on its own. Who cares. This is YUM!