Crustless Apple Pie + Video
Crustless Apple Pie is a super easy, healthier holiday dessert that tastes great. Top it with sweetened whipped cream for a little indulgence.
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Thanksgiving and Christmas are my favorite holidays because you get to spend time with family and enjoy a lot of great food! The “great food” is also a reason I dread those holidays because I overindulge and regret it later on.
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Since I’m not making most of the food, watching my portions and not going back for seconds is my game plan, but dessert is my real weakness. One of my favorite holiday desserts is apple pie. It’s actually my sister’s favorite too. We can’t have a family holiday meal without it. So I’ve created a healthier twist on a traditional apple pie that I can bring for the dessert table. Crustless Apple Pie – which is basically apple pie filling with a few healthier swaps.
Instead of sugar in the apple pie filling, I’ve used pure maple syrup. And instead of serving it in a flaky pie crust, I divided it into shallow bowls for individual servings, which makes it feel special. I decided to top the crustless apple pie with a small spoonful of real sweetened whipped cream for a little indulgence. You could also do sweetened coconut whipped cream if you want to keep it healthier all-around.
Another great swap I did, was using Vital Proteins® Beef Gelatin in place of corn starch. It’s a pasture-raised, grass-fed gelatin powder that mixes easily in hot liquids and supports digestive health. Improved digestion is exactly what you need after a big holiday meal. Keep in mind, the Beef Gelatin will turn solid when cooled completely, so keep the crustless apple pie filling warm until ready to serve.
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You can read about MANY more benefits to taking collagen HERE. The Beef Gelatin and Collagen Peptides are super easy to add to your regular foods. Think coffee, tea, juices, smoothies, baked goods, etc. In the meantime, offer to bring this crustless apple pie dessert to your holiday meal. I bet you won’t even miss the crust!
Crustless Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 4 cups (372 g) sliced apples, (4-5 apples/1.75-2lbs any variety)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup (118 ml) pure maple syrup or honey, agave, or granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 scoop Vital Proteins® Beef Gelatin, (1 Tbsp)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice apples. Place prepared apples in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the lemon juice, maple syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon, and beef gelatin. Stir well to coat the apples.
- Let liquid come to a simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the liquid has reduced a little bit. Serve warm with a scoop of whipped cream and sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
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What is the beef gelatin for? Can regular gelatin be used or just omitted
The beef gelatin thickens the sauce and adds extra protein. If you’d rather use something like cornstarch, I would use this recipe here: https://www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com/homemade-apple-pie-filling/
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