6 medium apples (Granny Smith or any tart apple works best)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice or water
1/4 cup sugar substitute (such as Stevia or Monk Fruit sweetener, adjust to taste)
Non-stick cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
Optional for crust:
You can opt for a simple WW-friendly almond flour crust, or you can make a crustless version and just bake the apple mixture in a dish (this will keep it 0 points on the WW plan).
Instructions:
Prepare the apples:
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin slices. You want them thin enough so that they soften and cook through during baking.
Cook the apple filling:
In a large mixing bowl, toss the apple slices with cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), lemon juice, and sugar substitute. Stir to coat the apples evenly.
In a large skillet or saucepan, add the apples and pour in the apple juice or water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, until the apples begin to soften. This will create the gooey, cinnamon-spiced filling.
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Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Assemble the pie:
Lightly spray a 9-inch pie dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Once the apples are soft and have released their juices, transfer them to the prepared pie dish. Smooth out the apples in an even layer. If you’d like a crust, you can add a premade low-carb or almond flour crust, or skip it entirely for a simple baked apple pie filling.
Bake the pie:
Place the pie dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the top begins to turn golden brown (if using a crust). If you don’t have a crust, the pie will still be delicious, and you’ll just bake the apple filling until slightly bubbly.
Serve:
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. The pie is delicious on its own or served with a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream or a scoop of sugar-free vanilla ice cream (just be mindful of the points for any added toppings).
