Everything an apple pie should be, but better and easier! A Gluten-Free Crustless Apple Pie that's vegan, top-8 allergy-free, and naturally sweet! Even if you're not a pie-lover, this fun and healthy take on the classic dessert will be a winning recipe for the season!
Ugh, finally! I hate apple pie! I've never liked it. The gross stale crust and chunks of half-cooked apples with gooey...something strewn about. NOT a fan! So why is there finally an apple pie recipe in front of you right now? Because I made it exactly how an apple pie SHOULD be made so it's actually delicious! Remember this Crustless Pumpkin Pie? A yearly family favorite during the season. So I took that method and made it apple pie instead!
This is basically like "pie-shaped" held-together baked applesauce! Trust me though, it's delicious! If you like apples and you like applesauce, then my gluten-free friends, this dessert is for you! Not icky crust, no chunks of semi-cooked apples (the biggest travesty ever done to apples). If apples are going to be cooked, they must be in the form of applesauce, nothing else!
I've always wanted to be able to enjoy a slice of apple pie during the holidays, but pumpkin was the only one that was bearable growing up. I love apples so much (one of those favorite foods), but o, not pie! Pies are just not very appealing to me. There are so many better desserts out there; heck, if you want pie, just make it in the form of bread! Now, there were a few select pies I enjoyed growing up. My local grocery store's in-store bakery's pumpkin pie and that perfect Costco pumpkin pie in the big white plastic container. Those I could handle and enjoyed during the holidays.
I still never ate the crust though. I would just eat the pumpkin filling...with whipped cream. Does anyone really like pie crust? When you're about to dive into a slice of pie, does anyone really say, "Yay, crust!" I find that hard to believe, it's ALL about the filling. Every time, every pie. Except for these...these are the exception. You know, I have some ideas swirling around in my mind for more "pie" recipes. Maybe I just need to give the genre a chance. Making them more attune to "my style" may fix the pie "dislike" problem.
In the meantime, my crustless pies are just fine! All gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, smooth and silky, no crusty old crust. Pair it with some of my marshmallow fluff (as faux-whipped cream) or some vegan vanilla ice cream if that's your style. I also topped this little slice of apple "pie" with a drizzle of date syrup for some seasonal color and an extra pop of sweet! All in all, this crustless apple pie is so out there that anyone (#teamnopie) will love. Fall, winter, seasonal, Thanksgiving, Christmas dessert...yes, please! I will gladly accept a BIG slice!
more crustless pie recipes:
Gluten-Free Crustless Apple Pie
Gluten-Free Crustless Apple Pie (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
Everything an apple pie should be, but better and easier! A Gluten-Free Crustless Apple Pie that's vegan, top-8 allergy-free, and naturally sweet! Even if you're not a pie-lover, this fun and healthy take on the classic dessert will be a winning recipe for the season!
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 1 9 inch Pie 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 ½ Cups Unsweetened Applesauce
- ½ Cup Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour*
- ¼ Cup Erythritol
- 1 TB Psyllium Husk
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- ½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- ½ Tsp Allspice
- ¼ Tsp Nutmeg
- Optional Toppings:
- Date Syrup
- Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
- Homemade Marshmallow Fluff
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the pie ingredients to combine for a smooth batter.
- Pour the pie batter into a greased non-stick 9-inch pie pan (dusted with extra gluten-free flour).
- Bake the pie in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove and let cool completely before cutting**.
Notes
*Make it paleo and grain-free by using cassava flour!
**Slices best when 100% chilled. Throw it in the fridge before cutting!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
This has NONE of the holiday calories, sugar, and fats either! Might as well just eat the entire thing yourself 😉 (I won't tell!) Also, while this is baking in the oven...do not be alarmed! It will blow up to a huge bubble and that is totally normal and supposed to happen. When you remove it, the bubble will deflate and you'll have this funny little "pie" to chill and then devour! Now it's just up to you...Crustless Pumpkin Pie or Crustless Apple Pie? Me? I'll take both!
So tell me:
+ Do you like apple pie? Do you like pie crust?
+ Pumpkin vs. apple?
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Bonnie@Tastykitchenn
These look absolutely delicious!!! I will add it to my to-do-list for my kids this week. Bet they will love it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm sure they will!
Chloe
Looks delicious I do love a nice apple pie with a little custard
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Gotta have that dose of ice cream!
Mel
What a beauty! Apple pie is one of my favourite desserts ever!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well this is perfect then!
Katherines Corner
extreme drooling right now!!! Oh my goodness, I hope you will share this yumminess xo
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Chloe Wood
This looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
jill
Oh my goodness....you must have eaten some versions by terrible awful cooks. My apple pies and crusts are delectable! This sounds nice for days when I prefer less starchy foods though.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Much easier without crust now!
Andrea
I got so excited when I saw this! Yummy and healthy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Aw, thank you! I hope you enjoy it!
Nadine Banna
Thanks for sharing the recipe! Looks healthy and delish. Will definitely give it a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! Enjoy!
Roseann Hampton
I've used psyllium husk when baking bread but never in a dessert. Pinning to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca Smith
My goodness me, now there's a thought; totally crustless apple pie! Bizarre, but as a pastry lover you've got me intrigued...only one thing for it! I'll have to make this myself...I'll let you know the verdict! x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!
Carolyn Ingram
I need to try this recipe! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes you do! Enjoy!
Kate
What an interesting recipe! I never would have thought to use applesauce!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com
What a clever idea. Personally I love traditional apple pie with lots of pastry crust but I would be quite happy to eat this in between when I want something a little healthier! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well you aren't a celiac either 😉
Linda from Veganosity
I'm not a fan of store bought apple pie, but homemade crust is the bomb, and apples should be cooked before being baked in a pie so they're not half baked. Having said that, I love the creative version of this pie. It sounds wonderful.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I'm still sticking with crustless and SMOOTHness!
Sarah Newman, Vegan Chickpea
What a fascinating idea! I love how there's no sugar. So curious how this tastes!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Like applesauce!
Liren | Kitchen Confidante
Not gonna lie, the crust is my favorite part! But this is the best of both worlds!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, this will make you forget about the crust!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
Looks tasty and easy to make!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Super easy!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
I love apple pie Rebecca!
So sorry your experience of apple pie has been stale crust and chunks of half cooked apples. But, at least you've now made your very own version that your happy with. Each to their own I say! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahahaha 😉 Maybe you could make me a classic WINNING apple pie?
Barbara Radisavljevic
Actually, I have always though a well-made crust was the perfect complement to the apple and pumpkin pies my mom used to make. But her crust recipe, which I also used when I made pies, was much better than too many I've eaten which tasted more like cardboard. I just leave those and eat the fillings.
Now we are trying to avoid gluten, so this may be a better choice for us now.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Why are you avoiding gluten?
Christine
I'm also the one who doesn't like crust but love filling. I can't wait to try this in this season!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is all about the filling (smooth filling!)
Taylor Kiser
This pie looks so tasty! Perfect for the upcoming holidays!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You bet it is!
Sarah
I am not a fan of apples but this looks very enticing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That is the weirdest thing I've ever heard
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
This is perfect for me because I have never liked crust! But I love the apple filling. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Down with crust!
Giustina
This is awesome! I had no idea you could make a gluten-free crustless apple pie!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Of course!
Becca
I don't normally like apple pie because of the chunks of apple in it. Your recipe looks smooth and delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Just like me!
Debra
Such an interesting take on apple pie. Definitely going to try it! Thanks.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! All about the interesting, but delicious here!
Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat.
I feel like I need to stick up for crusts lol. I love them but there are people in my family who mostly just eat out the filling so I can appreciate where you are coming from, and it does look yummy even without the crust!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The filling is where the flavor is and literally "makes" the pie!
Emily Anne
I'm literally drooling...okay that's gross but this pie looks so delicious!! I'm definitely a pumpkin pie girl but this pie might just make me go team apple!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hey, well I have my pumpkin version too 😉
Helena
Fantastic recipe - thank you so much for sharing it! 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you make it!
Katja
Sounds extreeeeeemely tasty! Thanks for the recipe.. I will definitely try it! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Sandi
I wish I had a slice or two here! It looks delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You could eat the whole thing!
Nadalie Bardowell
Looks incredible for a crustless-pie. I was quite intrigued, that caught my attention.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
All of the GOOD filling, none of the crust 😉 Just what everyone wants anyway!
Courtney Bentley
Omg this looks SO delicious, I cannot wait to make this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you enjoy!
Leigh
Oh wow, this looks amazing and perfect for fall! Can't wait to try it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A Fall essential!
Valentina @ Valentina's Corner
Sharing this with my friend who eat gluten-free. She's going to love it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know she will!
Megan
This looks amazing! I am always in charge of pie making for Thanksgiving but have some family who are Celiac- this will be perfect! Thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A fun crustless version is the way to go!
Tanvi Rastogi
I love me some apple pie. While I am not a vegan and I am tempted to take a bite 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Don't need to be vegan to eat real food!
Caroline
Holy moly, this looks and sounds amazing!! I'll be over shortly with my spoon 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I'll be waiting 😉