Keto Gluten-Free Classic Apple Pie

This is the Gluten-free Keto recipe for apple pie you’ve all been waiting for! An unconventional twist on this classic pastry dish, zucchini (yes zucchini!) is combined with a small amount of apple to form the filling of this Keto-friendly gluten-free recipe. Lemon juice and its rind are added to enhance the tanginess, and the pie is also complimented with the warming spices of cinnamon. The filling is then encased in a buttery almond pastry. It may sound a little strange to use zucchini in a sweet pie, but the texture really does mimic an apple and at only 4 grams net carbs per slice, it tastes like the real thing! Happy days!

Are apples Keto?

Apples are not technically Keto due to the amount of carbs per portion; however, as only ½ cup apples are used in combination with zucchini across 12 portions, it makes this apple pie Keto-friendly. If you prefer not to use apples, simply replace with 1-2 teaspoons of apple flavoring.

Hints and tips for making your Keto pie crust:

This recipe used a 10" tart pan.

Ensure the butter is very cold. This will help create a lovely flakey pastry.

You can press the dough with your fingers into a 9-inch non-stick tart tin or roll out with a rolling pin. Making this pie in a loose bottom tart tin is advised to help with removing and serving later on.

Pre-baking is an important step so don’t skip it out, otherwise, you are at risk of a soggy bottom later on. The crust needs to cook through just enough to hold its shape but be careful not to let the edges get too dark because they will burn when you bake the whole pie afterwards. The pie crust and filling have to cool completely separately before assembling otherwise the filling will make the base soggy. The crust may feel quite soft when it has just come out of the oven, but it will firm up as it cools.

Baking beads are useful for blind-baking, however, they are not essential and you can substitute with enough grains of uncooked rice or pulses to weigh the baking paper and pastry down during the bake. We want to avoid the pastry bubbling and distorting.

What to serve with Keto apple pie?

This dish is best served with cream, Keto ice-cream or Keto custard!

How to store this Keto apple pie?

This low carb gluten-free apple pie can be kept in a cool area before consuming that day.

Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven until piping hot.