Keto “Apple” Crisp

 
Keto Apple Crisp is the perfect keto recipe for the holiday season. It tastes exactly like warm delicious apple pie. At only 4 carbs per serving, you don’t have to feel any shame about a little indulgence during these cold wintery days. It’s easy to make and doesn’t require any of those expensive keto “flours.” Give it a try and you will not be disappointed.
 

 

Keto Apple Pie?

 
You may be wondering how you could create a keto dessert that tastes just like apple pie? The answer is chayote squash. Chayote squash originated in Central America. It’s low in carbs and high in fiber and doesn’t have a strong taste. Much like cauliflower, it’s lack of taste makes it perfect for reformating for our low carb purposes. It will take on the taste of whatever you flavor it with. So, if you have an amazing apple pie seasoning mix, that chayote is going to be tasting pretty damn good. Luckily, I also happen to have an amazing apple pie seasoning mix. One that I borrowed from my mom’s recipe drawer. Thanks, mom!
 

Keto Apple Pie or Apple Crisp

 
With all this talk of apple pie, you might be wondering why I instead made a Keto “Apple” Crisp? Two reasons. One, you can get by without using keto “flours” when you make a crisp instead of a pie. I’m not totally against all the low carb “flours” but, I like to try to get by without them. I’m not going to get into my long diatribe about keto “flours” and seasonal eating and this, that, and the other. I’ve aired the argument in other recipes. The second reason is that it makes this recipe a whole lot easier to make. I don’t think you’re missing out on anything by not having a pie. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t want an apple crumble or crisp because it wasn’t a pie.
 

Chayote Keto Apple Crisp Technique

 
This recipe is pretty straightforward. There are two things I’d like to point out so that there are no surprises on your end. First, when you cut or peel raw chayote it gives off a bit of a slimy juice. Some people wear latex gloves when handling the raw squash. I didn’t care and wore no protection. Secondly, chayote can give off a lot of water, even after they’re boiled. Be sure to drain and dry them after you boil them. I also but xanthan gum in the seasoning mixture to further thicken up the juices. If you leave the xanthan gum out, the recipe will still work, BUT, there may be some extra juice in the bottom of the pan. However, the Keto Apple Crisp will still taste great.
 

Keto “Apple” Crisp goes great with: Keto Whipped Cream
 
If you liked this recipe try out: Keto Caramel Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Keto "Apple" Crisp Yum

Course

Dessert

Cuisine

American

Keyword

dessert

Prep Time

30 mintues

Servings

servings

Ingredients

• 4 chayote squash
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup Swerve sweetener granular

Spice Mixture

• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp clove
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/4 tsp xanthan gum

Pecan Crisp

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3 tbsp Swerve sweetener granular
• 1 egg beaten
• 1/4 cup butter melted

Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword dessert Prep Time 30 mintues Servings servings Ingredients 4 chayote squash 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup Swerve sweetener granular Spice Mixture 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp clove 1/4 tsp allspice 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cream of tartar 1/4 tsp xanthan gum Pecan Crisp 1 cup chopped pecans 3 tbsp Swerve sweetener granular 1 egg beaten 1/4 cup butter melted

Instructions

1. Cut the chayote in half, length wise and remove the seed with a spoon. Peel the chayote and boil for 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
2. Cut up chayote into pie sized slices. Mix with the seasoning mixture and half a cup of Swerve. Then mix in the lemon juice. Spread in pie pan.
3. For the topping, mix the pecans and 3 tbsp Swerve. Then mix in a beaten egg and 1/4 cup melted butter. Spread the pecan mixture over the top of the chayote filling.
4. Bake at 350ªF until the topping golden brown and has turned crisp.

Recipe Notes

Anthony's Xanthan Gum	Swerve Sweeteners	Organic Unsprayed Raw Pecan Halves