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    Published: Sep 19, 2022 by Jasmine Espinal · This post may contain affiliate links

    Keto Apple Hand Pies

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    Sink your teeth into the gluten-free, keto apple hand pies. These hand-held pastries are filled with zucchini, so they are keto-friendly.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies

    Apple Hand Pies

    Don’t tell anyone, but these apple hand pies don’t have any apples in them! They taste like they do. In fact, they have the same texture, shape, and flavor as apples. These flaky little pastries are filled with cooked zucchini.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies

    That’s what keeps them ket0-friendly.

    Unfortunately, apples have too many carbs in them to be considered keto-friendly. I really wish I could make a low-carb apple pie with all apples, but there is just no way.

    So the next-best thing is to use low-carb zucchini pieces instead of apples. You have to try it! You’ll be surprised at how sweet and delicious these pastries are.

    Sugar-Free Apple Hand Pies

    These gluten-free zucchini apple hand pies are shaped in portable rectangles. They make a delicious dessert or snack that you can take with you out the door. They are also the perfect things to serve guests at a party.

    I like how they are already individually portioned. You don’t need any utensils or cups.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies

    The type of sweetener you use in the filling is very important. Make sure you use Swerve brown sugar substitute.

    This is the best sweetener to use because as it bakes, the brown sugar substitute will caramelize, creating that apple pie flavor and aroma. Granulated, liquid, or confectioner’s sugar substitutes don’t caramelize the same way.

    Keto Zucchini Dessert

    Always peel and dice the zucchini before you add them to the pastry filling. Even though zucchini skin is safe to eat, it won’t taste very good when you eat it in the pastry. If you want the zucchini to pass for apples, you should peel them first.

    I like how they are already individually portioned. You don't need any utensils or cups.

    Zucchini has a very mild and subdued earthy flavor. Since it doesn’t have a strong flavor that stands out,  you can make it taste however you want. In order to make it as sweet as apples, you need to add plenty of Swerve brown sugar substitute.

    Keto Breakfast Pastry

    These copycat PopTarts are made with my favorite Fat Head dough. This is a combination of almond flour, mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese. I used this dough to make sweet Hawaiian rolls before and they turned out buttery, sweet, and flaky.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies

    Since these zucchini apple pastries remind me of PopTarts, I suggest serving them for breakfast or brunch. If you love sweet flavors first thing in the morning, try these ideas next.

    Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Muffins are high in fiber and protein and have the delicious flavor of chocolate chips. Oreo Chaffles are surprisingly low in carbs. The chocolate chaffles are topped with a sugar-free whipped filling. it’s delicious!

    Apple Pie Spice

    The apple pie spice will fill your kitchen with incredible aromas. It’s what makes these little pastries taste like apple pie. If you don’t have apple pie spice at home, you can use pumpkin pie spice as a substitute.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies

    The only difference between the two is that pumpkin pie spice includes cloves, and apple pie spice doesn’t.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies Recipe

    Below are the ingredients that you’ll need to make these tasty zucchini apple hand pies. Exact measurements and instructions are located below within the printable recipe card below.

    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Net Carbs: 4 net carbs per serving

    Ingredients:

    For the filling:

    Butter
    Large zucchini
    Apple pie spice
    Swerve brown sugar replacement

    For the dough:

    Almond flour
    Mozzarella cheese shredded
    Cream cheese
    Cinnamon
    Nutmeg
    Swerve confectioners sugar substitute
    Egg
    Xanthan gum
    Baking powder
    Butter melted

    Instructions:

    Add cream cheese and mozzarella cheese into a microwave safe bowl. Heat the cheeses in 30 second intervals until completely melted and combined.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies
    Add cheese mixture to a mixing bowl, with the remaining dough ingredients except for the melted butter. Knead until all ingredients are combined.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies
    Chill dough for 30 minutes.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies
    Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat on the stove. Stir in zucchini, apple pie spice and brown sugar Swerve.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies

    Stir to combine, and saute until zucchini is a crisp tender. Let cool.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies
    Roll chilled dough out between two pieces of parchment paper until it’s about ¼ of an inch thick.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies
    Slice dough into 12 rectangles, you may have to do this in two batches, rolling the excess back out the second time around.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies
    Place some filling into the center of six of the rectangles of dough.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies
    Add another rectangle of plain dough over each filled rectangle, and pinch the edges closed. Fold edges of each rectangle up slightly. Bake for 15 minutes.

    Keto Apple Hand Pies

    Brush with melted butter (optional), remove and let cool before serving.

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    Keto Apple Hand Pies

    Sink your teeth into the gluten-free, keto apple hand pies. These hand-held pastries are filled with zucchini, so they are keto-friendly.
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 275 kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking Sheet
    • Microwave-Safe Bowl
    • Parchment Paper
    • Rolling Pin
    • Pizza Cutter

    Ingredients
      

    Zucchini Apple Filling

    • 3 tbsp Butter
    • 1 large Zucchini Peeled and Diced
    • 1 tsp Apple Pie Spice
    • 3 tbsp Swerve Brown Sugar Replacement

    Keto Pastry Dough

    • 1 cup Almond Flour
    • 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded
    • 2 ounces Cream Cheese
    • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
    • 1 pinch Nutmeg
    • 3 tbsp Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
    • 1 large Egg
    • 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum
    • 1 tsp Baking Powder
    • 2 tbsp Butter melted

    Instructions
     

    • Place the cream cheese and mozzarella cheese into a bowl that is microwave safe. Heat the cheeses for 30 second intervals until completely melted and combined.
    • Add the cheese mixture to a mixing bowl, with all of the remaining dough ingredients except for the melted butter. Knead until all of the ingredients are combined.
    • Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
    • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat on the stove.
    • Stir in the zucchini, apple pie spice and brown sugar Swerve. Stir to combine, and saute until the zucchini is a crisp tender. Let cool.
    • Roll the chilled dough out between two pieces of parchment paper until it is about ¼ of an inch thick.
    • Slice the dough into 12 evenly sized rectangles, you may have to do this in two batches, rolling the excess back out the second time around.
    • Place some of the filling into the center of six of the rectangles of dough.
    • Add another rectangle of plain dough over each filled rectangle, and pinch the edges closed. Fold the edges of each rectangle up slightly.
    • Place the filled pastries on a parchment lined baking sheet.
    • Bake for 15 minutes.
    • Remove and let cool before serving.

    Notes

    Calories: 275 Net Carbs: 4 Net Carbs Per Serving
     
    The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
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    Keto Pastries

    If you enjoyed learning how to make low-carb apple hand pies, here are some more tasty keto pastries you should make next! They are some of my favorites!

    • Egg Loaf French Toast 
    • Low-Carb Almond Flour Banana Bread
    • Keto Pumpkin Donuts
    • Keto Churros
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