Low Carb”Petty Aunt Apple Pie”

If you haven’t heard of the Petty Aunt Apple Cream Pie Recipe you are in for a treat!

This is an amazing apple cream pie recipe that I have put a healthy, lower carb spin on. No, you won’t be making this pie with eggplant or jicama.

This recipe calls for real Granny Smith apples and each slice comes out to 8 net carbs (pretty good compared to the 43 carbs that a “regular” slice has right?).

They aren’t little slivers either…(I despise the tiny pie slivers).

🥘Ingredients:

Pie Crust:

If you already have a favorite low carb pie crust recipe you can skip this bit and head on down to the filling. I like to think that this one is pretty good though.😎

• 2.5 cups Almond flour

Cashew flour is amazing in this recipe too. And, I bet a peanut flour crust would be BOMB. But the carbs will be much higher.

This is not an everyday kind of pie so make what you like.

• ⅓ cup allulose *granulated. You can use the sweetener of your choice.

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ cup butter – melted

• 1 egg – beaten

• 1 tsp vanilla extract *optional

The vanilla gives the crust a sort of caramel type of flavor.

Pie Filling:

• 3 Granny Smith Apples – Peeled and grated

Yes, this recipe calls for real apples. It’s a special occasion type of pie and the antiquated notion that you cant have any fruit while eating low carb is so 2018. LOL.

Here’s the deal…this pie uses real apples and comes out to 8 net carbs per slice.

Don’t eat this pie everyday – and maybe not even in the first few weeks if you are just starting full on “Keto”.

If you want to know more about this, check out “How to Cheat on Keto” and get away with it.

• ¼ tsp Citric Acid *or a tbsp of lemon juice

Citric acid is an amazing ingredient. You get that tartness without the lemony flavor.

If you are a budding foodie or at home chef, pick some up. It’s a serious game changer if you cook or bake a lot.

• ¼ cup butter – melted

You can use coconut oil if you prefer but you’ll need to add a little extra salt. A dash should do it.

• 1 cup Allulose

Allulose is by far the best low carb sweetener on the planet. It acts like sugar, tastes like sugar and doesn’t have any weird after taste.

But, this is just my lil ‘ole opinion. Use whatever sweetener that floats your boat.

• ½ tsp Xanthan Gum – USE A SCANT 1/2 teaspoon.

In cooking – scant means “just barely”.

This is not an ingredient that you should be liberal with. Save your heavy hand for the good stuff like cinnamon and whatnot.

• 1 tsp Cinnamon

This is just a guide and one teaspoon was perfect for our cinnamon loving family, but you are in charge. Use more or less as you like.

• 1 tsp Nutmeg

Ok, so this one had me doing a double take.

I have never put this much nutmeg in anything. But it works. I followed the original recipes lead and it was perfect.

• pinch Ginger

• ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream

I am pretty sure that you can use almond, cashew, or soy milk if you want, but I haven’t tried it.

If you do…please let me know how it turned out.

• 2 Eggs beaten

This ingredient is brilliant. I have never put eggs in apple pie. I have never heard of anyone else doing it either.

But, it holds the whole show together in the most delightful way.

👩🏿‍🍳How to make the Apple Cream Pie:

Pie Crust – Make this first:

1.) Preheat oven to 350F and oil a deep pie dish well with your choice of oil.

I used olive oil. Butter would be great too.

2.) In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, sweetener and salt.

3.) Beat the egg, vanilla and melted butter together in a small bowl to combine before adding it to the dry mixture.

4.) Mix all of it together until it is uniform and combined.

It will be crumbly and seem dry – this is how it is supposed to be. Don’t be tempted to add more oil or water.

5.) Press dough evenly into the pie dish, being careful to make sure it is even up the sides.

Flute the edges if desired and use a small amount of water on your fingers to repair cracks if needed.

6.) Poke holes all along the bottom of the crust with a fork and bake for 10 minutes (it will still be soft).

Cool in the fridge while you prepare the filling. It cannot be burning hot when you fill it or your crust will be soggy later.

Apple Pie Filling:

7.) Preheat oven to 400F

8.) Peel apples if desired (I like the peels) and then grate them with a cheese grater or food processor.

I used the food processor because my assistant (the teen), has a weird knuckle skinning phobia about the cheese grater. Yeah, she might have picked this up from me.

Sprinkle with citric acid (or lemon juice) and stir. Place them into the pie crust.

9.) Melt the butter in a small pan on the stove or a bowl in the microwave.

Add the spices, xanthan gum, cream and eggs to the butter and mix until combined.

I just added everything to the pan that I melted the butter in.

10.) Pour this cream mixture over the apples. Carefully cover the edges of the crust with foil so that the nut flour crust doesn’t burn.

Don’t skip covering the edges of the crust. I know it’s a pain but it’ll pay off.

11.) Bake for 10 minutes at 400°F and then turn down to 350°F and bake for 30-40 minutes longer until mostly set.

The pie will look puffy and it will sink back down as it cools and settles.

12.) Cool for at least 20 minutes to “set” and serve with desired toppings or refrigerate.

Keeps for 3-5 days covered and chilled.

We topped this fantastic pie with “Simple Truth” brand Keto Butter Pecan ice cream.

The next day we had it with homemade Low Carb Whipped Cream. OMG.

Both versions were amazing.

📋Tips & FAQ’s:

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes. It’s even tastier the next day.

Can I freeze this pie?

Yes, if you have any left to freeze. Wrap tightly an place in an airtight container.

Thaw at room temp uncovered.

Is this healthy Petty Aunt Apple Pie really a low carb pie?

This pie has 8 net carbs per slice. Many people can easily fit it into their daily macros.

And, lots of people who are eating “Low Carb” as opposed to strict Keto will rejoice when they find this pie recipe.

Should you eat it everyday? No. But is it fine for a treat? Yessss!!!!!!

If you are looking for more Low Carb Holiday Recipes check out 99 Low Carb Holiday recipes.

I think that’s all for the Healthy Petty Aunt Apple Cream Pie Recipe!

I hope you love this pie! We sure do.

As always, please drop any questions or comments below.

And, if you haven’t already, check out the story of the inspiration behind this dessert below the recipe card.

It’s sad and funny and definitely relatable.

The original recipe was a “Secret Family Recipe” passed down for 100 years.

I will never-ever in my life accept responsibility for one of those “heirloom” secret family recipes…

I’d never be able to keep my trap shut. If it’s good enough to be passed down through generations, it’s too good to keep a secret….

Enjoy your pie and Happy Holidays!

Brandy

The nutritional information for the Healthy Petty Aunt Apple Cream Pie Recipe is provided as a courtesy.

We are pretty careful about our figures but if you ever feel like anything is off please feel free to do your own calculations.

Why is it called “Petty Aunt Apple Cream Pie”?

Have you ever read Postsecret.com?

I have been a fan since they started out in 2004 and this popped up last week. I knew I had to try it – so I made a lower carb version.