5.0 from 153 votes
Easy Zucchini Mock Apple Pie
This quick and easy zucchini mock apple pie replaces apples with economical zucchini, but your taste buds will never know! It's a low-fuss, delicious, and adaptable summer dessert for BBQs, potlucks, and picnics!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 slices
Calories: 557 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchinis (about 5 cups)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 frozen crust, uncooked
Topping:
- 1 ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup of vegan butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel the zucchini, slice it lengthwise, and hollow out the middle to remove all the seeds using a spoon or melon baller, and slice them into ¼-inch half moons.
- Place the zucchini in a large pot submerged in water and boil for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are just tender.
- Drain the zucchini and allow them to cool. If they’re wet, take some paper towels and remove any excess moisture.
- While the zucchini is cooling, add the sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice to a large bowl, mix together until thoroughly combined. Once the zucchini has cooled and excess water has been removed, add them to the bowl and toss until the zucchini is evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the topping by adding the flour, cinnamon, salt, and vegan butter together until thoroughly combined.
- Add the zucchini mixture to the frozen pie crust, top with the crumb topping, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
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Notes
- Sweeten to taste: Increase or decrease the amount of sugar you use to taste.
- Slice even zucchini slices: You can do this by hand or use a mandoline or food processor slicing disk to ensure even slices that will bake evenly. Don't slice the zucchini too thin, either, or it will become mushy once baked.
- Allow it to cool: Because of the liquid in zucchini, allowing the pie to cool is important for it to 'set' so it's not a massive mess when sliced.
- For a lower-carb treat: Ditch the pie crust and turn this into a mock apple crisp.
Nutrition Information
Calories
557kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
3g
Sodium
460mg
(19%)
Potassium
357mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 557
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 557kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 3g | 150% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.