Even though this Keto Apple Crisp doesn’t actually contain apples, you’ll be blown away by the similar taste and texture. Give it a try – it’s the perfect low carb fall dessert!
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Why You’ll Love This Keto Apple Crisp
- Each delicious serving contains only 5g net carbs. If you want to make it extra delicious, serve it with some homemade whipped cream!
- You will love the gluten-free topping. Instead of oats and flour, this “apple” crisp taps into the fall flavors of pecans. Unsweetened shredded coconut also adds its own yummy taste and texture!
- It’s the perfect comforting fall dessert. A bowl of this stuff is basically guaranteed happiness.🍂
Ingredients Needed to Make This Apple Crisp Low Carb Recipe
Ingredient quantities for this homemade crisp are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Zucchini
- Unflavored gelatin
- Lemon juice
- Butter
- Pecans
- Almond flour
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Swerve Brown or other brown sugar substitute
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, ginger
How to Make Gluten Free Keto Apple Crisp {Quick Overview}
This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making recipe. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.
Let’s get started! This recipe is super easy to make.
🍎 Photo 1: Bloom the gelatin in chilled lemon juice.
🍎 Photo 2: In a large pot, melt butter and mix in bloomed gelatin.
🍎 Photo 3: Add zucchini and bring to a boil, then turn down heat to a simmer.
NOTE: Your zucchini probably won’t look exactly like the zucchini in these photos (and that’s okay!). I used zucchini from a family member’s garden that sat on the vine for a while, giving it a darker color than zucchini you buy from the store, which is typically picked when it’s younger and lighter in color.
🍎 Photo 4: Add Swerve Brown, spices, and salt and simmer until the zucchini softens and the liquid begins to thicken, then add vanilla extract and remove the pan from the heat.
🍎 Photo 5: Add zucchini mixture to a casserole dish.
🍎 Photo 6: Make the topping. (And resist the urge to eat it straight from the bowl 😀)
🍎 Photo 7: Add topping to zucchini mixture and bake.
🍎 Photo 8: When the edges bubble and the top begins to brown, your delicious crisp is ready! Let cool for a few minutes, then serve.
Flexible with Your Carb Intake? 🍏
If you’re flexible with your carb intake (e.g., you’re eating a low carb diet and not strict keto), feel free to substitute some of the chopped zucchini with chopped Granny Smith apples.
Note that each cup of chopped zucchini contains 3g net carbs, whereas each cup of chopped Granny Smith apples contains 12g net carbs. That means, for every cup of Granny Smith apples you use instead of a cup of zucchini, the net carb intake of each serving increases by 1.13g.
More Healthy Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
- Dive into these fabulous gluten-free peanut butter bars! They’re sensational and perfect for everyone to enjoy!
- Indulge in easy gluten-free chocolate chip cookies and gluten-free peanut butter cookies—two classic cookies made gluten-free.
- Healthy gluten-free pecan pie is a breeze to make and bursting with flavor, a hit as a keto Thanksgiving dessert! And don’t overlook this incredible gluten-free pumpkin pie recipe.
- Love cookies? Try this completely safe-to-eat gluten-free cookie dough—perfect as a snack or after-meal dessert!
Nutrition Facts for This Easy Gluten-Free Keto Apple Crisp Recipe
Per serving (8 total servings):
- 379 calories
- 38g fat
- 5g protein
- 5g net carbs
More Dessert Recipes
- When you need easy and delicious this keto no bake pumpkin cheesecake is sensational!
- And you can make this low carb no bake brownie cheesecake fluff that will leave you speechless as to how delicious it is!
- Get ready to have your mind blown with these low carb peanut butter crunch bars! Once you try them, you’ll be making them again and again!
- Craving chocolate? A low carb gluten free mug brownie is just what you need! Or, whip up our keto chocolate heaven dessert for an unforgettable treat.
- Delight everyone with these gluten free Reese’s peanut butter cup cookies! They’re incredibly delicious and satisfying.
- Indulge guilt-free with healthy white chocolate mousse. It’s sugar-free and keto-friendly—what more could you ask for?
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Keto Apple Crisp
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
- 6 tbsp lemon juice chilled
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 1/2 cups zucchini peeled, deseeded, and roughly cut into cubes (about 1/2”)
- 1/2 cup Swerve Brown or other brown sugar substitute
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/4 salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Crisp Topping
- 1 1/2 cups crushed pecans
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup Swerve Brown or other brown sugar substitute
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Filling Instructions
- Add chilled lemon juice to a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin on top. Stir gently to combine, then let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it the gelatin blooms.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and mix in bloomed gelatin.
- Add squash and bring to a boil, then turn down heat to a simmer. Add Swerve Brown, spices, and salt.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the zucchini softens and the liquid begins to thicken.
- Add vanilla and mix in thoroughly. Remove the mixture from the stovetop and place it in a casserole dish.
Topping and Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a bowl, combine all topping ingredients and use a mixer to mix thoroughly.
- Spread topping evenly over zucchini mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges bubble and the top is golden brown.
Notes
- I used garden-picked mature zucchini in these photos, so the end result was a darker color and hardier texture than store-bought zucchini, which is often picked when it is less mature. If you use mature zucchini like I did, you may need to simmer for closer to 30 minutes to soften it.
- If you’re flexible with your carb intake, feel free to substitute some of the chopped zucchini with chopped Granny Smith apples. (Each cup of chopped zucchini contains 3g net carbs, whereas each cup of chopped Granny Smith apples contains 12g net carbs, which is a difference of about 1.13g net carbs per serving.)
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
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