Sugarless Apple Pie
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Sugarless Apple Pie
Description
The Sugarless Apple Pie features a sugar-free filling made by simmering peeled and sliced apples with frozen apple juice, thickened with cornstarch, and seasoned with cinnamon. This mixture softens as it cooks before being placed inside a pie crust and topped with another crust layer. Baking at 350 degrees for 45 minutes results in a tender fruit filling encased in golden, flaky pastry. A light basting of butter after baking adds richness to the crust's surface.
This pie presents a mild cinnamon and natural apple sweetness without added sugars, making it a suitable dessert for those monitoring sugar intake. The butter topping enhances the crust’s flavor and appearance. Serve it as a classic dessert or alongside breakfast dishes requiring a mildly sweet fruit component.
The recipe has origins from a family archive and offers a way to enjoy apple pie flavor without sugar. The filling simmers briefly to soften the apples and thicken the sauce, ensuring the pie is not watery. The butter basted on the crust after baking must be done promptly for best absorption and flavor. Use fresh pie crusts and tart yet sweet apples like Delicious for best results.
Ingredients
- 2 pie crust
Sugar Free Apple Pie Filling
- 6 apple Delicious apples, peeled and sliced
- 6 ounces apple juice frozen
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Sugar Free Filling
- Place apples and undiluted apple juice into a large pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 5 minutes.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water. Gently stir cornstarch into apple mixture.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 10 to 15 minutes or until apples begin to soften. Stir in cinnamon.
Pie Directions
- Fill pastry shell with apples and cover with top crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Baste with melted margarine or butter after baking.
Notes
- This pie is originally from a family recipe developed for diabetics, offering a way to enjoy apple pie without added sugar.
- Use fresh, peeled, and sliced Delicious apples for the best flavor and texture.
- Simmer the apples with undiluted frozen apple juice to soften and naturally sweeten the filling before baking.
- Baste the top crust with melted butter right after baking for enhanced crust richness.
- Ensure the pie is baked thoroughly at 350°F for 45 minutes for a tender crust and cooked filling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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