Healthy Apple Pie Recipe (Easy Low Sugar Recipe For The Sweet Tooth)

Crisp autumn air, sun-kissed cheeks, and baskets brimming with ruby-red apples… what better way to end a perfect fall day than with a slice of homemade apple pie? This lightened-up version bursts with juicy fruit, making it the guilt-free treat you dream of. So grab your fork and savor the taste of the season, one bite at a time.

This traditional apple pie is so light and packed with so much fruit you could almost eat it every day!

Notes About the Recipe

1. We use a combination of tart apples and semi-sweet apples for our apple mixture. They create the perfect balance of flavor when served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
2. When prepping, we like leaving our sliced apples with the skin on. This adds a little more nutritional value and helps keep the apples firm when cooked. We also cook our pie filling before adding it to the pie pan.
3. One of the best things about preparing the apple pie filling on the stovetop is that it prevents gaps from forming between the top of the apples and the crust after baking. This also keeps the filling from being too runny. When sliced, each piece stands solidly filled with delicious apple chunks.
4. That is great if you already have a favorite flaky pie crust recipe. We typically opt for a store-bought crust to save time, especially during the holiday season when preparing for Thanksgiving.
5. Since the filling for this pie does not create a lot of liquid, you can decorate your pie with a lattice crust or other decorative top of your choice. When baking, if you notice the edges turning brown too quickly, add a pie shield or wrap a little aluminum foil around the edge of the pie plate to keep the crust from burning.

Healthy Apple Pie Recipe

This recipe has four steps: preparing the sliced apples for the filling, cooking the filling and bottom crust, assembling the pie with the top crust, and finally baking the pie until golden brown. 

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Prep: 10 min

Cook Time: 40minutes 

Clean up: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 large Fuji apples
• 3 large Granny Smith apples
• 1/4 C Truvia Sweet Complete® Brown Sugar
• 1/4 C Truvia Sweet Complete®
• 3 Tbs all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbs butter
• 1 Tbs lemon juice
• 1 Tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• Coarse Sugar for decoration if desired

Prep:

1. Take premade crusts out of the refrigerator & preheat oven to 350
2. Core and chop Apples into 1″ small pieces
3. Add all apples, sugar, butter, flour, and lemon juice to a large saute pan.
4. Bring all ingredients to a simmer. Cover, stirring regularly
5. Cook for 10 minutes on medium-high. Apples should still have some firmness

Assemble:

Step 1: Drape the bottom crust into the pie pan, and use a fork to poke a few small holes in the bottom of the crust to prevent bubbles

Step 2: Bake the bottom crust for 5-10 minutes at 350°

Step 3: Add apples and pack them tightly; they should mound slightly in the middle.

Step 4: Apply top crust in your desired style, add egg wash & sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.

Step 5: Bake.

• Bake the pie for 35-40 minutes at 350° or until the crust turns golden
• Let pie rest for 15 Minutes before serving

Enjoy

The best way to enjoy this classic dessert is to serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla bean ice cream and share it with loved ones.

Tips for the Best Flaky Crust:

1. Ensure your pie dough or store-bought crusts are at room temperature before baking.
2. Bake the bottom crust for 15-20 minutes before adding the apple filling for the best results.
3. For a lower-calorie pie crust, try baking your pie with phyllo dough.

Tips for Healthy Recipes When Baking:

1. Swap white sugar for healthier alternatives like coconut sugar or maple syrup. Using sugar alternatives is a great way to reduce the amount of added sugar.
2. Experiment with butter substitutes that contain healthier fats, like coconut oil, olive oil, or vegan butter.
3. If you enjoy making your pie crust, consider using almond flour, whole wheat flour, or whole wheat pastry flour for a flaky homemade pie crust.
4. Incorporating low-glycemic foods and monitoring portions are two great methods for healthier eating. Did you know many cake and pie recipes can be prepared in a mini version with very few, if any, recipe changes? Mini pies are perfect for two or three people to share.
5. Homemade apple pie is straightforward, and the healthier version is just as simple. You can change the crust and filling to suit your preferences and dietary needs. We have included a few of our favorite tips below.
6. This recipe can also be modified to make mini apple pies or apple hand pies.

Leftovers, Maybe?

If you’re lucky enough to have any delicious apple pie left, cover your pie dish with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. Apple pie is good cold but reheats very well, too. ​

Good to the Last Bite

We hope you enjoyed this easy apple pie recipe and felt inspired to experiment. Have you tried the healthy mini apple pie version or used a different mix of fresh apples? The options for the best apple pie are endless.