Baked Apple with Cashew Cream

This vegan dessert recipe is compliments of Dawn Jackson Blatner and featured in a vegan cooking class at The Chopping Block. 

For this recipe you’ll need:

• 2 Tablespoons dried cherries
• 2 Tablespoons raisins
• 2 Tablespoons chopped raw almonds
• 2 Tablespoons chopped raw walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 small apples, cored
• Creamy Cashew Topping:
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup almost boiling water
• 1 Tablespoon 100% pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt