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Keto Apple Hand Pies

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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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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