Mock Low Carb Apple Pie Filling with Zucchini

Name: Low Carb Zucchini Cinnamon Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2-3 medium zucchini (, peeled and seeded); 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup low carb sweetener ((I used Sukrin)); 1/2 teaspoon Sukrin Fiber Syrup Gold; 1 Tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons apple extract or vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

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August 14, 201028 Comments

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This warm mock low carb apple pie filling will have you fooled. Although made from zucchini, this sweet cinnamon mix tastes like it’s made from apples.

I’ve baked a mock apple pie and crisp using zucchini. But, I’ve never tried to use it in a skillet recipe like cinnamon apples.

This is a modification of a recipe from the Low Carb Friends forum. I used a really large zucchini that we pulled out of our garden.

I’d say the zucchini was equal to 2 or 3 medium size zucchini. Have you ever gone out to the garden and found a humungous zucchini squash out there? Or, do your friends have zucchini coming out their ears and giving you those huge ones they just can’t eat?

We all know these really large squash are great for baking breads, cakes, and brownies. Now, you can treat yourself to something a little different that doesn’t require any low carb flour!

To make this mock low carb apple pie filling, you start out by melting a half stick of butter in a large pot or skillet. Then you’ll toss in the sliced zucchini and cook just until tender.

The rest of the ingredients are then mixed in and the mock low carb apple pie filling is cooked a few minutes more. It’s best to use a thickener like xanthan or guar gum. Otherwise, the liquid tends to be rather thin.

When I originally made these warm zucchini cinnamon apples, I used vanilla extract. I later discovered apple extract which gives this a much better flavor.

We served this mock apple pie filling made with zucchini warm with a little whipped cream on top. But, I bet it would be even better with vanilla ice cream.

These taste just like apple pie without the crust! If you liked this recipe, you may want to try the zucchini apple crisp or the mock apple pie made with chayote squash!

Mock Low Carb Apple Pie Filling with Zucchini Recipe

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Low Carb Zucchini Cinnamon Apples

These warm low carb zucchini cinnamon apples will have you fooled. Although made from zucchini, this sweet cinnamon mix tastes just like apple pie filling.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword low carb apple dessert, low carb apple pie filling

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 92kcal

Author Lisa | Low Carb Yum

Ingredients

2-3 medium zucchini , peeled and seeded
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup low carb sweetener (I used Sukrin)
1/2 teaspoon Sukrin Fiber Syrup Gold
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons apple extract or vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

Instructions

Slice zucchini into apple-like slices.
Heat butter in skillet. Add zucchini slices and cook until tender.
Mix remaining ingredients and add to zucchini. Sprinkle in xanthan or guar gum as needed to thicken. Cook and stir about 5 more minutes.
Serve warm. Great with ice cream or whipped cream on top.

Notes

Each zucchini is about 2 cups or so.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Zucchini Cinnamon Apples

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 92 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 24mg 8%

Sodium 78mg 3%

Potassium 157mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 9%

Vitamin C 18%

Calcium 2%

Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Additional Info

Net Carbs 2g
% Carbs: 8.6%
% Protein: 4.3%
% Fat: 87.1%

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