Unbelievable Keto 'Apple' Pie Recipe: Tasty, Low Carb & Easy to Make!
Indulge in a classic dessert without the guilt with this delicious Keto Apple Pie recipe. Featuring a flaky, buttery crust and a sweet, cinnamon-spiced zucchini filling that mimics the taste and texture of apples, it's the perfect treat for anyone following a low-carb lifestyle
Servings 8
Calories 320kcal
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour 150g / 5.3oz
- ⅓ cup coconut flour 40g / 1.4oz
- ½ cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed (113g / 4oz)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Filling:
- 4 cups peeled and chopped zucchini about 4 medium zucchinis, 900g / 2lbs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice 15ml
- ⅔ cup granulated erythritol 128g / 4.5oz
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5ml
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 14g / 0.5oz
- 1 tablespoon of xanthan gum 8g / 0.28oz
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the crust by combining almond flour, coconut flour, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture and blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Whisk the egg in a separate bowl and mix it into the flour and butter mixture until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into a 9-inch pie pan, covering the bottom and sides evenly. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- For the filling, cook chopped zucchini and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add erythritol, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Sprinkle xanthan gum over and stir well. Cook for 5 more minutes until thickened.
- Pour the zucchini mixture into the pre-baked crust, dot with butter, and bake in the oven.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the pie cool before slicing to set the filling. Serve and enjoy your Keto Apple Pie!
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g