Cracker Barrel Sugar Free Apple Pie Recipe
I love how Cracker Barrel’s version manages to capture the sweetness of apples and spices while keeping things light.You’ll want to pay attention to choosing firm apples that hold their shape during baking—they’re key to a perfect texture!Let me tell you, having a sugar-free pie that doesn’t skimp on flavor is something I absolutely adore.A quick tip: use a blend of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to complement the natural sweetness of the apples.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Apples peeled and sliced
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
- ½ cup Apple Juice
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups Flour
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Alternative
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 stick Butter cold, in tablespoon slices
- Ice Water as needed
Instructions
- Start by preparing the crust.
- Mix flour, brown sugar alternative, and salt in a bowl.
- Add slices of cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Add ice water gradually to form a dough.
- Chill until ready.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F for later.
- Now, work on the filling!
- Peel and slice the apples, then toss them in lemon juice for zest.
- Mix apple slices with apple juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until apples soften.
- Roll out the crust dough.
- Fit it into a pie dish, making sure it’s evenly spread.
- Pour the apple mixture onto the crust.
- Add the top crust or lattice.
- Seal and crimp the edges, then cut slits on the top to let steam escape.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Let it cool before serving.
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