Description
Keto apple crisp delivers a guilt-free dessert that mimics classic comfort flavors without sugar complications. Cinnamon-spiced cauliflower masquerades as apples while crisp almond topping provides satisfying crunch you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium zucchini (peeled, diced into 0.5 in pieces, about 6–7 cups)
- 1.5 cups (170 g / 6 oz) almonds
- 0.5 cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 0.5 cup (90 g) brown monk fruit allulose blend
- 0.25 cup (45 g) brown monk fruit allulose blend
- 1 tbsp (9 g) unflavored gelatin powder
- 6 tbsps (90 mL / 3 fl oz) lemon juice, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp ground cardamom
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
- 3 tbsps (42 g / 1.5 oz) unsalted butter (or coconut oil, melted)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C), setting the stage for a delectable low-carb dessert transformation.
- Gelatin Activation: Blend gelatin powder with lemon juice, allowing it to soften and develop its binding properties.
- Flavor Foundation: In a Dutch oven, melt butter and create a rich base by incorporating brown sweetener, remaining lemon juice, aromatic spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom), and sea salt, whisking to form a cohesive mixture.
- Filling Development: Introduce the bloomed gelatin into the pan, then add diced zucchini, simmering gently and reducing heat to slowly cook for 30-60 minutes until the mixture thickens to a pie filling consistency.
- Flavor Enhancement: Stir in vanilla extract, ensuring even distribution of the aromatic essence throughout the filling.
- Topping Creation: Using a food processor, combine almonds, brown monk fruit allulose blend, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and sea salt, pulsing to create a textured, chunky almond meal.
- Assembly and Baking: Transfer the zucchini filling to an oval baking dish, top with the almond mixture, and bake for 20 minutes until the edges bubble and the topping turns golden brown.
Notes
- Zucchini Disguise: Transforms ordinary zucchini into a convincing apple-like dessert without the carbs, perfect for keto dieters craving a classic comfort food.
- Texture Transformation: Slow-cooking zucchini breaks down its structure, mimicking the soft, tender texture of traditional apple filling.
- Gelatin Magic: Creates a binding agent that helps thicken the filling and provides a smooth, consistent texture similar to traditional fruit crisps.
- Topping Technique: Pulsing nuts in a food processor ensures a crunchy, crumbly topping that adds depth and richness to the low-carb dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg