Gluten-Free Coconut Turmeric Pie

Name: Gluten-Free Coconut Turmeric Pie
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1¼ cups shredded unsweetened coconut; ½ cup slivered or sliced almonds; ¼ cup old-fashioned oats; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 large egg white; A pinch of kosher salt; ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes; 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 15-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk; 16 cardamom pods, lightly crushed; 2 3-inch cinnamon sticks, lightly crushed; 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled, finely grated; A large pinch of freshly ground black pepper; 1½ teaspoons plus ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, divided; 4 large egg yolks; ¼ cup cornstarch; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ cup plus 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup, divided; 3 tablespoons virgin coconut oil; A 9-inch pie pan

By Chris Morocco

November 14, 2017

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This recipe is inspired by the flavors found in the traditional Ayurvedic Indian drink haldi doodh, made with milk, turmeric, and honey. It's also gluten- and dairy-free.

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