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    Home » Dessert » Keto Apple Pie Filling Recipe [Low Carb, Gluten Free]

    November 19, 2017

    Keto Apple Pie Filling Recipe [Low Carb, Gluten Free]

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    With the holiday season upon us, one thing is sure: there will be pies everywhere. This keto apple pie filling delivers all of the flavors of apple pie without breaking your diet! It's healthy, low in carbs, but tastes just like the real deal! Now you can indulge without feeling guilty.

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    Low Carb Copycat Apple Pie Filling - Keto Friendly, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free

    Using Chayote as Low Carb Apple Replacement

    You may know by now that apples aren't very keto friendly. They are relatively high in sugar without much fiber; for 100 grams of apple, there are 11.41 grams of net carbohydrates. That means most keto dieters aren't able to enjoy apples or any of the usual treats made with them.

    I've been obsessing over using chayote as an apple replacement lately. They are just so similar in texture and appearance! With a little finagling and keto kitchen magic, the taste isn't far from an apple either. After tasting the chayote in my cinnamon pork chops & mock apples recipe for my keto meal prep, my partner literally begged me to make a pie with it. He's not even a keto dieter, so that should give you some idea of how delicious it is!

    Apples on Keto? Use chayote as low carb apple replacement!

    The Keto Apple Pie Filling Recipe

    Did you ever do the mock apple pie experiment in chemistry class? Not an apple in sight, but that certain set of ingredients somehow came together to fool you into believing it was truly apple pie. The key component of the experiment is the cream of tartar; it brings in an acidity and taste of sourness that perfectly mimics that of an apple. Seriously. Google it if you don't believe me, I'll wait right here.

    I'll never forget that little trick, so when I set out to make a keto apple pie filling with chayote, I knew cream of tartar would be essential to replacing the tartness of the apple. You don't need a chemistry set to pull this recipe off; it's easy as pie! Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

    Mix water, low carb sweetener (I used Lakanto Monkfruit - my new fave!), cream of tartar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large stockpot. Add in sliced or chopped chayote and two tablespoons of ghee or butter. Crank your heat up to high to bring the mixture to a boil. Keep the mixture boiling over high heat for ten minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Low Carb Keto Apple Pie Filling Recipe

    After ten minutes, the liquid will have mostly evaporated, and the mixture will be ready to use in an apple pie, apple cobbler, or any type of baking recipe that would typically call for an apple pie filling.

    At this point, the chayote will be soft and tender, but not quite the texture to trick you into thinking it's an apple. You'll need to bake the mixture to soften it to the perfect consistency. It's awesome because it doesn't get watery like some other low carb vegetables when baked.

    If you would prefer to dig right in instead of using it as a pie filling (guilty!), just pop it into a baking dish and bake for 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 40 minutes.

    Enjoy your keto apple pie filling and let me know what you bake with it in the comments below!

    Chayote Keto Apple Pie Filling Recipe - Low Carb, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

    Looking for other keto chayote recipes?

    Try one of these:

    • Mock apples & cinnamon pork chops
    • Chayote chicken noodle soup
    • Check out this low carb keto apple cobbler I developed over at Fat For Weightloss!

    Keto Apple Pie Filling Recipe with Chayote

    A low carb apple pie filling made without any apples at all!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Course: Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Special Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 1 pie
    Serving Size: 6 servings (~177g)
    Net Carbs: 3.8g
    Author: Tasha

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups water
    • ¼ cup monkfruit sweetener or low carb sweetener of choice
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • ⅛ tsp nutmeg
    • 3 chayote large, sliced or chopped
    • 2 tbsp ghee or butter
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In a large stockpot, whisk together water, monkfruit sweetener, lemon juice, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add in chayote and ghee and bring to a boil over high heat.
    • Boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove from heat. If using the mixture as filling for a baking project, set it until needed. Otherwise, transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Apple Pie Filling Recipe with Chayote
    Serving Size
     
    6 servings (~177g)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    65
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Sodium
     
    5
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    257
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    13.6
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    2.05
    g
    9
    %
    Sugar
     
    1.8
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    0.9
    g
    2
    %
    Magnesium
     
    14
    mg
    4
    %
    Net Carbs
     
    3.8
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar Alcohol
     
    7.8
    g
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Tasha
    Tasha

    Hi, I'm Tasha–nutritionist, recipe developer, and multi-published cookbook author.

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    Comments

    1. Kathleen Donohue says

      December 11, 2017 at 6:08 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today, and it was quite good. I really love my regular apple pie — which I can’t eat on Keto. This recipe had me believing I was really eating apple pie. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        December 12, 2017 at 9:39 am

        Awesome! So glad you enjoyed the recipe and tricked your taste buds! Thank you for the wonderful feedback! <3

        Reply
    2. Jenna M says

      September 15, 2019 at 12:57 am

      5 stars
      This recipes is actually really good ! It's so hard to find good keto recipes but yours are simply delicious ! I don't even feel like I'm on a diet 🙂

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        September 15, 2019 at 9:41 am

        Isn’t it?! It’s such a surprising combination, but totally convincing as apple pie filling. I’m obsessed with this recipe in the fall, we make it almost weekly!

        Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!

        Reply
      • Laura Gutierrez says

        October 20, 2019 at 7:01 pm

        5 stars
        What crust recipe do you use?

        Reply
    3. Annabelle Ramirez says

      January 07, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      Hi. First let me say THANK YOU for sharing your recipe. Next, did you peel and core the chayotes or simply slice skin and all? I ask because when i eat stuffed chayote i eat it skin and all. Thank you for responding.

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        January 08, 2020 at 7:37 am

        Hi Annabelle, great question.

        In this particular recipe, I did leave the skin on but made sure to take that small little core/seed section out. You can leave it on, it's a bit quicker and easier than peeling. But if you prefer to peel, it will work fine.

        Reply

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