No Sugar Added Apple Pie
This delicious Sugar-Free Apple Pie offers all the warm, comforting flavors of a classic homemade pie—without the added sugar. Fresh Granny Smith apples are lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then sweetened gently with a diabetic-friendly sugar substitute to keep the flavor rich while reducing carbs. The filling bakes into a tender, perfectly seasoned blend that pairs beautifully with the flaky, buttery crust.
Ideal for those managing diabetes or simply cutting back on sugar, this pie delivers the nostalgic taste of a traditional apple pie while remaining a healthier alternative. Whether served warm on a cozy evening or shared during a holiday gathering, this guilt-free dessert proves that you can enjoy sweetness without compromise.
Ingredients
Crust
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1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for lower carbs)
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½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
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¼ tsp salt
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3–5 tbsp cold water
Filling
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6 cups peeled, thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith recommended)
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½ cup granular erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
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1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp cornstarch (or almond flour to reduce carbs)
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Pinch of salt
Top
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Optional: 1 tbsp melted butter brushed on top before baking
Directions
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Prepare the crust.
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Mix flour and salt.
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Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add cold water until dough forms.
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Form into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
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Make the filling.
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In a large bowl, combine apples, erythritol, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt.
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Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
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Assemble.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
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Roll out dough and place into a 9-inch pie dish.
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Add the apple filling.
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(Optional) Add a top crust or lattice.
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Brush with melted butter if desired.
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Bake.
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Bake 20 minutes at 400°F.
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Reduce heat to 350°F, bake another 30–35 minutes until apples are soft and crust is golden.
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Cool completely before slicing — this helps the filling thicken naturally.
Approximate Nutritional Information (Per Slice — 1/8 Pie)
(Using all-purpose flour crust + cornstarch)
| Nutrient | Amount (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~215 |
| Total Carbs | ~31g |
| Net Carbs | ~27g (subtracting fiber & sugar alcohols) |
| Dietary Fiber | ~4g |
| Sugars (from apples only) | ~10g |
| Added Sugar | 0g |
| Fat | ~9g |
| Protein | ~2g |
Want Lower Carbs?
To reduce carbs even further:
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Use almond flour crust
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Replace cornstarch with almond flour
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Use fewer apples + add zucchini (popular trick—still tastes like apple!)