Keto Gluten-Free Classic Apple Pie Recipe

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Keto Gluten-Free Classic Apple Pie
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Description

Imagine biting into a slice of warm, comforting apple pie, but with a delightful twist. This recipe offers a unique take on the classic dessert, using a clever combination of zucchini and a touch of apple to create a filling that's both familiar and surprisingly innovative. The zucchini, when cooked, mimics the texture of traditional apples, providing a satisfyingly soft and slightly yielding bite.

A splash of lemon juice and zest brightens the filling, adding a tangy counterpoint to the sweetness. The warming embrace of cinnamon weaves its way throughout, creating a truly comforting aroma and flavor. All of this deliciousness is nestled within a rich, buttery almond crust that provides a delightful nutty foundation and a pleasant textural contrast to the soft filling.

Don't be surprised by the zucchini – its subtle flavor allows the other ingredients to shine, resulting in a pie that's both satisfying and subtly different. For the best results, ensure your butter is very cold when preparing the crust; this will help create a beautifully flaky texture. You can gently press the dough into your tart pan or roll it out for a more uniform finish.

Pre-baking the crust is essential to prevent a soggy bottom, so don't skip this step! Be sure to let the crust and filling cool completely before assembling the pie to maintain the crust's crispness. While baking beads are helpful for blind-baking, uncooked rice or pulses can be used as a substitute to weigh down the baking paper and prevent the pastry from bubbling.

Serve this delightful pie with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream. For storage, this pie can be kept at room temperature for a short period. Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Reheat in a moderate oven until warmed through.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
1 h 0 min
Total Time
1 h 20 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 slice serving
C
Calories
420 Kcal

C
Carbs
25 g
Fi
Fiber
8 g
Sugar
5 g

P
Protein
6 g

C
Fats
35 g
Saturated Fats 20 g
Unsaturated Fats 12 g

Cholestrol 80 mg
Sodium 200 mg
Potassium 150 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Almond flour
    Almond flour
    2.5 cup
    2.
    Coconut flour
    Coconut flour
    4 tbsp
    3.
    Butter, unsalted
    Butter, unsalted
    0.5 cup
    4.
    Psyllium Husks (Ground / Powder)
    Psyllium Husks (Ground / Powder)
    1 tbsp
    5.
    Cream cheese spread
    Cream cheese spread
    2 oz
    6.
    Cider vinegar
    Cider vinegar
    1 tbsp
    7.
    Raw egg
    Raw egg
    1 large
    8.
    Erythritol Granulated
    Erythritol Granulated
    3 tbsp
    9.
    Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
    Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
    0.5 tsp
    10.
    Cinnamon, ground
    Cinnamon, ground
    4 tsp
    11.
    Butter, unsalted
    Butter, unsalted
    0.5 cup
    12.
    Lemon juice
    Lemon juice
    0.25 cup
    13.
    Zucchini, cooked from fresh
    Zucchini, cooked from fresh
    2.25 cup, diced
    14.
    Apple, fresh, without skin
    Apple, fresh, without skin
    0.5 cup, chopped
    15.
    lemon peel ( not eaten)
    lemon peel ( not eaten)
    1 1 lemon
    16.
    Water
    Water
    0.5 cup
    17.
    Erythritol Granulated
    Erythritol Granulated
    3 tbsp

Instructions

    1.
    Grease a non-stick loose bottom tart tin with butter and line the base with baking paper. Set aside. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, ground psyllium husk, 3 tablespoons granulated erythritol, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sea salt to a food processor. Give a quick pulse to loosely combine. Dice the chilled butter into cubes and add to the food processor along with the cream cheese. Pulse until coarse crumbs form with visible specks of butter. Add the egg and apple cider vinegar and gently pulse again to combine. Use your hands to gather into a dough ball. Divide the dough into 2 balls ( for the base layer and for the top layer). Flatten each ball into a disc shape and individually wrap in plastic wrap. Leave to chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.
    2.
    While the pastry is chilling, peel the zucchini and the apple. Dice into inch cubes. Peel the lemon to yield 3 strips of the rind. Then juice the lemon. Add the rest of the butter to a large saucepan and melt over medium heat. Add the apple cubes and zucchini along with the lemon juice, lemon rinds, water, remaining 1/4 cup erythritol and 3 teaspoons cinnamon. Stir to combine and leave to simmer gently for 25 minutes until the apple and zucchini have softened. Stir periodically with a wooden spoon to ensure the bottom doesn catch and burn. Check the filling and adjust the flavor to your preference by adding more lemon juice, cinnamon, erythritol, or vanilla and other spices if you like. If you prefer not to use apple in the recipe, add the apple flavoring in at this point. Remove the lemon rind and leave to cool. To thicken, remove cup of the filling and puree in a blender or food processor then return to the pan and stir through.
    3.
    Preheat the oven to 350 F/ 180 C. Cut 2 pieces of baking paper and place the dough in between, this will help prevent sticking to the counter. Reserve of the pastry for the top layer and return it to the fridge. Roll the dough about 1/6-inch thick and transfer it into the pie dish. If it tears just fill in the gaps with more pastry. Use a fork to prick holes into the base to allow the heat to circulate and prevent bubbling. Place the baking paper loosely inside and fill with baking beads or dried pulses, or uncooked rice to weigh the baking paper down. Blind-bake for 15-17 minutes until the edges just start to crisp.
    4.
    Remove the pastry from the oven and take the baking paper and baking beads out. Leave to cool for 15-20 minutes before filling with the apple and zucchini mixture. Thinly roll out the remaining pastry dough and cover the top of the filling, tucking in any overlapping pastry. Make 4 slits with a sharp knife on the top pastry layer which will allow the steam to escape. For a nice glossy finish, brush the top with the egg yolk. (This is optional and not accounted for in the ingredients list).
    5.
    Bake in the center of the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the top is crisp and golden. Leave to cool for 10 minutes in the tin before removing the sides of the tin. Serve hot or cold with thick pouring cream (optional).