Apple and Nut Cake

Run all the dried fruits, nuts, and 2 tablespoons of applesauce through a meat grinder to form a sticky and very thick paste.

Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 23-24 cm springform pan lined with parchment paper, smoothing it out with wet hands to pack it down tightly (no baking required).

In a small saucepan, combine the gelatin with a cup of applesauce and let it sit for 3-5 minutes.

Place the saucepan over heat and warm, stirring constantly, until the first bubbles appear and the gelatin is completely dissolved.

Combine the gelatin mixture with the remaining applesauce, transfer it to a mixer bowl, and add the egg whites along with honey or brown sugar.

Whip the apple mixture with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, and it becomes pale and fluffy.