Description
A delicious and healthy apple pie alternative that is gluten-free and keto-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe gluten-free pie crust (use half for the base and half for the top)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 lb apples (cored, peeled, and sliced 1/4 inch thick; approximately 6 cups)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup keto-friendly maple syrup (like Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Maple Syrup)
- 1 tbsp tapioca flour (or cornstarch)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the gluten-free pie crust by doubling all ingredients. Divide the dough in half.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan, going up the sides. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Roll out the remaining dough on parchment paper into a circle larger than the pie pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until apples begin to soften.
- In a small bowl, whisk the tapioca flour with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry.
- Once the apples are softened, add the keto maple syrup and tapioca slurry to the pot. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract if using. Let the filling cool to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Pour the cooled apple filling into the chilled bottom crust and spread evenly. Place the top crust over the filling, cutting slits for venting or creating a lattice pattern. Seal the edges by pressing them together.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the edges are barely golden. Reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cover with foil and continue baking for 15-20 minutes until the filling is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely for at least 2-3 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, consider using a sugar substitute like erythritol or stevia in place of the maple syrup.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the apple filling for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 451
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 31.8g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10.6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg