If you’re looking to make a version of American pie without sugar and butter, you can try using alternative ingredients. Here’s a basic recipe for a sugar-free and butter-free pie crust, along with a filling suggestion:
Sugar-Free and Butter-Free Pie Crust: Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil or coconut oil (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, melted oil, egg, and salt until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a pie dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for about 10-12 minutes or until it’s golden brown. Allow it to cool before adding the filling.
Sugar-Free Apple Pie Filling: Ingredients:
- 6 cups thinly sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or a mix of sweet and tart varieties)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sugar substitute (like erythritol or stevia)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch (as a thickening agent)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar substitute, cinnamon, nutmeg, and arrowroot powder.
- Pour the apple mixture into the pre-baked pie crust.
- If desired, you can make a crumb topping using a mixture of almond flour, a bit of oil, and your chosen sugar substitute. Sprinkle it over the apple filling.
- Bake the pie for about 40-45 minutes or until the apples are tender.
Remember to adjust the sweetness according to your taste preferences and the specific sugar substitute you’re using. Additionally, the texture and taste might be slightly different from a traditional American pie due to the absence of sugar and butter.
