Keto Apple Pie, A Mock Apple Pie
This is delicious keto mock apple pie that uses chayote squash in place of apples. Enjoy a keto apple pie that fits your macros and is guilt-free.
This recipe is a result of me wanting an apple pie for a seasonal treat. I especially wanted low carb “apple” pie in time for the holidays but knowing that apples aren’t very keto-friendly meant I had to get real creative.
Enter my recipe for keto mock apple pie, it uses chayote squash in place of apples and features a coconut flour crust that will fool your taste buds into thinking it’s having a traditional apple pie.
Apples can’t be used in a keto apple pie simply because they are quite high in sugar and not a lot of fiber, to justify its use. It’s the reason that a keto diet doesn’t include apples on its list of acceptable low carb fruits.
I must admit that although eating a low carb keto diet has become a lifestyle for us if there is one dessert I miss, is apple pie. I know many of my Paleo friends include apples in their diet, but for those who are insulin resistant, it’s just not always a good option.
Do make sure you also check out our popular Keto Apple Cobbler for another mock apple keto-friendly dessert.
Keto Apple Pie
In my quest to create the perfect keto-friendly apple pie I began to play around with keto pie crust options. Up until this point I had not even attempted to make a low carb crust. To be honest I didn’t think the results would be any good.
I knew that key to the success of this low carb apple pie recipe was achieving a great keto crust. I knew that If I could manage to get the crust right, I was halfway to the finish line.
Enter my recipe for keto coconut flour pie crust. I created the crust using melted butter, coconut flour, and eggs. And although working with coconut flour is a little tricky it created the closest thing to a traditional flaky crust.
Keto-Friendly Apple Pie
On average a medium-sized apple can have about 25 grams with only 4 of them being from the fiber. That’s 21 net carbs for one apple.
You can basically get your daily carb allowance with one apple serving. That my friend is a definite no-no while doing keto. Which is why I was on a mission to find an alternative to apples in order to have a more keto-friendly apple pie.
Keto Apple Pie Filling
Keeping my love of apples in mind, you must imagine how excited I was when I accidentally figured out how to use chayote squash as an apple substitute. I may not be the only one doing this, but I had not heard of it prior to this discovery. Insert happy dance!
What’s so great about chayote as an apple replacement is that they are so similar to apples in both texture and appearance. The fact they have a very mild flavor means that they absorb apple pie spices beautifully.
I know some other brilliant low carb bakers have used zucchini squash as an apple substitute, but I personally feel the texture is too mushy and watery for my taste. Which is why I kept searching for a better alternative.
If you follower of our site you know I had already used chayote squash for my “mock” apple cobbler with great success. However, this stubborn girl wanted a pie.
Especially since pies have always played an important role in our family’s Thanksgiving dessert traditions.
How To Make A Keto Apple Pie
The following are my tips for making the perfect mock apple pie. The full printable recipe carb is at the end of the page but I encourage you to stick around for my recommendations.
As far as ingredients go the list is pretty small.
If you are wondering why I added cream of tartar to the pie filling, it’s because it adds tartness to the filling. Trust me you want to add it to your chayote squash filling.
My ultimate goal was to have a keto mock apple pie in time for Thanksgiving Day since it is hands down my favorite holiday, probably because it’s less commercialized than say Christmas.
Don’t get me wrong I love Christmas too but besides the obvious opportunity to enjoy holiday fare, It’s a holiday that makes us pause to give thanks together. What better way to celebrate all of God’s blessings than around a meal that begs to be eaten slowly.
Having a heart of gratitude makes for a happier life in my book. I am a believer that we should be grateful every, single day. But our busy schedules can sometimes get in the way of this goal.
Having a holiday meal that focuses on giving thanks is not only a lovely gesture but it helps recharge our emotional batteries too.
The other aspect I love about this holiday is that it’s wrapped up with so special traditions. Whether it’s a favorite activity or a dish that only makes an appearance once a year, Thanksgiving Day is a beautiful reminder of all things that truly matter.
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Keto Apple Pie
This keto apple pie recipe is a delicious mock apple pie that uses chayote squash in place of apples and features a flaky coconut flour crust.
Ingredients
- 5 chayote squash
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- ¾ cup of granulated sugar substitute, Lakanto classic white
- 2 tablespoons of cinnamon powder
- 2 tablespoons of butter, sliced thinly
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of cream of tartar
Crust
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 4 large eggs , room temperature
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ cups coconut flour
- 2 teaspoon of granulated sugar-substitute
Instructions
Keto Crust
- Melt the 1 cup of unsalted butter and allow to cool. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the coconut flour, sugar substitute, salt.
- To the dry ingredients add the cooled melted butter and the 4 eggs.
- Mix all the ingredients just until dough forms.
- Divide dough in half to make the top and bottom of the pie crust.
- Roll out the dough half between two sheets of parchment paper with a rolling pin. Set aside.
- Transfer one crust into an 8-inch pie pan. Be careful to smooth out any cracks by pressing the dough together.
Filling
- Boil the chayotes squash whole, peel, and slice. (Cook till tender about 15-20 minutes)
- Place the peeled and sliced chayotes in a large bowl and add the sugar substitute, lemon juice, sea salt, cream of tartar and cinnamon powder. Combine well.
Assembling Your Keto "Mock" Apple Pie
- Pour the chayote mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Dot the pie with the butter slices by placing it on top of the filling.
- Top the pie with the other pie crust.
- Press the edges around the pie with the tines of a fork to seal the two crusts together. Cut slits into the surface of the steam to vent as the pie cooks.
- Bake the pie at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
- Serve warm or cold.
- Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 5 days.
Notes
Note the pie crust will be fragile but the dough easily comes together by pressing it together.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 165Total Fat: 17.5gSaturated Fat: 10.5gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 139mgCarbohydrates: 4.2gNet Carbohydrates: 3.1gFiber: 1.1gSugar: 0.4gProtein: 3g
just checking on the amount of butter–if it is 1 cup is that 2 sticks instead of four?
Hi there! Thanks for catching that misprint. I just updated it to read 1 cup 2 sticks of butter. ??
This low carb was delicious !! It will be on my Thanksgiving dinner table!!!!
Hi Jeanne! So glad you were able to be a tester ??
Humm! I will need to try this. I have never tried chayote squash – hope I can find it in Oregon. I had to google it to see what it looks like. I read that it is nutritious and low carb (4 carbs per cup). I also read that it is high in water content, so does this make the pie very liquidy?
Hi Glenda, it’s a great find. It’s a firm squash very mild in taste. It’s not liquidy at all. That’s why it’s perfect for this application. I sure hope you find it. ?
I have made “mock Apple pie” using zucchini for years. Zucchini may be easier on the budget for some folks (me!).
Hi Dupie, Yes zucchini is an option but it gets a little mushy for my liking but that’s just my little opinion. Do what works best for you and helps you stay the keto course.
Chayote squashes are very common in Brazil and my mom made me eat chayote squash growing up, mostly just steamed, but sometimes she would try to trick me and bread/deep fry it or make chayote souffle, dice it or cream it for soups, spiralize as noodles, you name it… but no matter how she disguised it I could always tell I was about to eat those things and I just couldn’t eat it without crying and begging to be spared.No mom, they don’t replace potato! They’re also very common and apparently quite a delicacy in french-creole cuisine. I think they called it christophine or something like that. Ugh! So yeah, I have issues when I look at them. But I miss apple pies so very much! I was about to try the zucchini method, which to me just sounded wrong, but came upon this and one other recipe calling for chayote squashes and suddenly I found myself buying them. I’m only using 3 though because 5 seemed like a lot of trauma to overcome at once. We have a great chain of fresh produce in Chicago called Cermak produce that always carries the freshest stuff, including those green, scary squashes. Walmart always had them, if I remember correctly, just a little more sad looking. Anyway, I’m heading to the kitchen now to face those beasts. Definitely wearing gloves… that sap is nasty. Also, my mom says it’s really easy to grow chayote squashes. Just plant the thing thin side up leaving an inch or so above the ground and provide support. In the right climate, she says it will thrive and give you squashes non-stop.
Hi Manuela, I am so happy to hear that you are willing to try chayote once again. Let me know what you think once you do. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Hi there
Wondering if I need to blind bake the bottom. Crust first slightly before adding filling to prevent soggy bottom or is this not necessary?
Thx Diane
Hi Diane, It’s not necessary to blind bake the bottom. Enjoy!
Hi Hilda,
I just tried this recipe last night. I never expected I’d like it that much because eversince I adapted this lifestyle, I have been disappointed with some recipes that I tried. Maybe because the substitution were not that good and I could not fool my taste buds, lol. But this recipe to my surprise was an exact imitation of baked apple pie. The sweetness and tartness were just exact for my liking. Ill continue trying some of your recipes. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Drizzles, so happy to hear that this satisfied your cravings. I hope you will try more of our recipes. Let me know what else your craving and I’ll point you to more.
Hi Hilda,
I tried your recipe last night and it was awesome. Eversince I adapted this lifestyle, more often than not I got disappointed with ingredient substitution. I could not fool my taste buds lol. When I tried your recipe, I was not expecting too much but it fully satiated my cravings for dessert. The sweetness and tartness were to my liking. I will try your other recipes as well. Thanks for sharing.
Am i reading it right we put the skin of the squash In the pie
Hi Dawn, No you boil then peel the squash before adding the spices and sugar substitue.
Is it cinnamon powder plus cinnamon essencial oil?
Hi Lisa, It’s either or not both. Enjoy!
Hello. I’ve notice that Lakanto Classic white dissolves well when it is a hot preparation. But when it cools or when you put your dessert to the fridge, it become granny again and goes to the bottom of the dessert.
Is there a way to avoid this. Thanks a lot
Hi Rebeca, Unfortunately, that’s the case with all erythritol based sweeteners. You may want to try using allulose sweetener instead since it does not have this issue.