Description
Homemade American Apple Pie delivers classic comfort without sugar or butter, creating a guilt-free dessert that delights taste buds. Crisp apple slices nestled in a flaky crust promise a wholesome slice of traditional sweetness you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 medium apples
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) almond flour
Baking and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly wash apples, then core and slice into thin, uniform wedges to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Drizzle lemon juice over apple slices, gently tossing to prevent oxidation and enhance natural tartness.
- Create a fragrant spice blend by mixing stevia, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cornstarch, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
- Fold the spice mixture into apple slices, coating each piece evenly to distribute flavors throughout the filling.
- Sprinkle almond flour across the pie crust bottom to absorb moisture and provide a delicate underlying texture.
- Arrange seasoned apple slices in an overlapping pattern within the pie crust, creating an aesthetically pleasing design.
- Trim and crimp pie crust edges using traditional or decorative techniques to seal the filling securely.
- Shield pie edges with aluminum foil to prevent premature browning during the initial baking phase.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, removing foil during the final 15 minutes to achieve a golden, crisp crust.
- Transfer pie to a wire rack and allow to cool completely for 30 minutes, enabling the filling to set and stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the pie.
- Toss apples with lemon juice immediately after cutting to prevent oxidation and maintain a fresh, vibrant appearance.
- Sprinkle almond flour as a secret weapon to absorb excess moisture and create a light, crisp bottom crust without soggy results.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like monk fruit or erythritol for different sugar-free flavor profiles while maintaining the pie’s classic taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg