Low Sodium Almond Flour Apple Pie

Total time1 hr 50 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time50 min

This apple pie leans on a nutty almond flour crust, sweetened with maple syrup and enriched with coconut oil, egg, and a touch of vanilla for a dough that presses easily into the pan and bakes up sturdy enough to hold a juicy filling. Thin apple slices simmer down with warm cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until they're soft and glossy, then get thickened with a bit of arrowroot starch and brightened with fresh lemon juice so every bite stays cohesive instead of watery. You can go classic with a full lattice-style top crust or keep it rustic with a crumbled, free-form finish — either way, an egg wash brushed over the top gives it that deep golden, bakery-style sheen. The slits let steam escape as it bakes, so the filling turns thick and bubbling rather than runny once you slice in. Letting it rest for a full 30 minutes before cutting is what gives you those clean, set slices instead of a soupy mess. It's a genuinely satisfying dessert to bring to the table when you're watching your added salt intake, without giving up that classic apple pie experience.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the crust

2 ½ cups almond flour
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¼ tsp fine sea salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 large egg
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the filling

2 ½ lbs apples (about 5–6 medium), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
1 tbsp arrowroot starch
1 tsp fresh lemon juice

For the egg wash

1 large egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish with coconut oil.
2
Make the crust: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the almond flour and salt. Add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough forms.

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