Yes, I know. Apples are not keto. That makes me sad because I REALLY love apples. BUT, this recipe makes me happy because even though it’s really zucchini, it really does taste just like apples! I’ve made them on parchment paper in little muffin tins for single servings (easy to freeze this way) as well as in a casserole dish like pictured here.
If you like tart apples, use just a little bit more lemon juice than what the recipe calls for. I used to always double the topping part before I started keto, but lets face it, that’s why I needed keto! haha Even good food, in excess is not good. The nutrition on this is figured for 8 servings, but you can get more if you make them in a muffin tin. Less calories and less carbs that way.
Keto "Apple" Cobbler (It's Really Zucchini)
Zucchini makes a great substitute for apples in a lot of recipes.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 6 packets truvia
- 1 tbsp lemon juice Add extra if you like it tart
- 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 large zucchini
- 2 tbsp butter
Topping Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 6 packets truvia
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 packet truvia (optional) to sprinkle on top
Instructions
Filling Instructions
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Peel zucchini. Scoop seeds out of center and slice like an apple.
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In a pot add sliced zucchini, water, lemon juice, truvia, cinnamon, nutmeg, cream of tartar, and butter.
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Cook on medium to high heat, stirring occasionally, until zucchini gets soft. I think I cooked it for about 20 minutes. This will depend on how high of a heat you use as well as how big the slices are.
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Pour mixture into a casserole dish or 8x8 cake pan.
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Preheat oven to 350.
Topping Instructions
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Combine flour, butter, sweetener, baking powder, salt and egg into a bowl. Using a pastry cutter, combine ingredients.
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Dough will not be completely incorporated. This will give it a biscuit like texture, which is how we always made cobbler. (for a more cake like topping, use a mixer to blend smooth)
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Drop dollops of dough across the top of the filling. (for a smooth topping, spread it across)
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Sprinkle one packet of truvia on top of topping.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until topping is brown. Serve warm with some whipped heavy cream. Enjoy!
