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Homemade Apple Pie Filling (NO Sugar!)

This healthy apple pie filling is made without any sugar and is delicious atop pancakes or yogurt.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Gluten-Free, Grain-free, Sugar-free
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 135kcal
Author Lauren Goslin

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon butter or coconut oil
  • 2 large sweet apples sliced ~1/8 inch thick
  • dash sea salt
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 2 teaspoons tapioca starch
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cinnamon and/or pie spice to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the butter or oil in a medium-sized pan.
  • Add the apple slices and salt.
  • Saute the apples over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until softened.
  • In a small cup, whisk the water with the tapioca and vanilla.
  • Once the apples have softened, add in the tapioca slurry.
  • Raise the heat a bit, and stir the apples until thickened.
  • Once thick, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Stir in cinnamon and/or pie spice as desired (I use a LOT!)
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition facts based on using butter.
WW Points: 7

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.9g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14.2g