Keto Apple Crisp

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!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Western

Keyword gluten free, Low Carb, sugar free

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 379kcal

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.)

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