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zucchini turned into apple pie filling

Easy Keto Apple Pie Filling (gluten free)

www.melissaraecarr.com
I have not created anything with chunks of apples because they are loaded with carbs until now that my Easy Keto Apple Pie Filling turned out and is the best mock apple pie filling!
Every time of year when zucchini's are plenty, I use this apple replacement with a similar texture and neutral flavor that tastes like an apple with warm spices.
Makes 4 cups of filling
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time in Fridge 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Course keto dessert, keto ingredients, low carb apple
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Large Spoon
  • 10" Skillet
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups zucchini; peeled, de-seeded, diced small
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional but helps with flavor
  • 2/3 cup monkfruit/allulose sweetener brand recommended below
  • 1/4 tsp stevia powdered or liquid
  • 2 tsp apple pie spice see post for recipe to make your own
  • 2 tbsp butter vegan butter or coconut oil will work for dairy free
  • 1/2 tsp xanthan gum can sub in glucomannan, see notes for links

Instructions
 

  • Peel, de-seed, slice and dice up your zucchini and to a large bowl along with the allulose, stevia, lemon juice and apple pie spice.
  • Stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes to soak up the sweetener and make a juice from sweating.
  • Pre-heat a large 10" skillet and swirl to melt the butter in it.
  • Add all of the zucchini to the pan and immediately start stirring.
  • Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Push aside the chunks and sprinkle in the xanthan gum. Whisk immediately and turn heat down to low.
  • Simmer 5 more minutes until thickened.
  • For best results, let it sit overnight in the fridge to set up like regular apple filling. You can use it right away if you desire, it may be more runny than if allowed to cool.
  • Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
  • Long term storage in the freezer up to 2 months. Can be thawed and used as is in recipes.

Video

Notes

Get your xanthan gum here.
Get some glucomannan here.
Find my favorite apple pie spice here.
Find my favorite allulose sweetener here.
 
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cup
Servings: 4
Amount per serving  
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.1g 8%
Saturated Fat 3.7g 19%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 58mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 5.7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7%
Total Sugars 2.9g  
Protein 2.1g  
Vitamin D 4mcg 20%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 446mg 9%
What should you use if you do not have any apple pie spice?
Mix all of these together in a small jar and voila you have apple pie spice you can use in a ton of recipes on your keto diet other than this one!
  • 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
How do I prevent my keto apple pie filling from becoming watery?
To prevent your pie filling from becoming watery, be sure to cook the zucchini until it is fork-tender before adding any additional ingredients. This will help to release excess moisture from the zucchini and ensure that your filling has a thick and luscious consistency.
Do I really need to get this special ingredient Xanthan Gum?
Yes, you actually do. It is very important to stay away from starches even if just a little. Don't worry if you are thinking, "I will never use the rest of this bag of xanthan gum if I am only using 1/2 tsp!". It will not expire for a few years and with great recipes like my Easy Gluten Free Low Carb Biscuits and Gravy , Low Carb Skillet Pot Pie and my Low Carb Tot Casserole with Easy Homemade Cream Soup you will have many more recipes to use it in! I have also had great success using glucomannan instead of xanthan gum. Both thickeners yield a wonderful final product! You can now find xanthan gum at grocery stores in the baking aisle. I have never used guar gum though so you can sub that in if you want to but I do not know the needed ratio for its use.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal
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