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Low Carb "Apple" Pies Recipe
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
75 minutes
Yield
16
servings
Ingredients
- 10 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup jicama (finely cubed)
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup Virta-friendly sweetener (of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup canola oil (for frying)
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Serving Size
1 hand pie
Carbohydrates
4
g
Protein
6
g
Fat
16
g
Calories
184
These 'Apple' Pies are a creative way to enjoy a low-carb treat without sacrificing flavor. With jicama as a secret ingredient, each pie has just 4 grams of carbs per serving. The combination of shredded mozzarella and almond flour creates a unique dough that's easy to work with, making this recipe ideal for meal prep or a fun family dinner. Whether you're following a keto lifestyle or just looking for a satisfying snack, these hand pies are sure to please.
Instructions
- Add all the jicama, water, sweetener, cinnamon, and butter to a pot and simmer on low, stirring frequently.
- As your filling simmers, prepare the dough. Mix the cheese and almond flour in a microwavable bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir, then microwave for an additional 30 seconds.
- Once your cheese is melted, add your egg and baking powder and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula, or with your hands, until fully incorporated and mixed into a ball.
- On a cutting board, place the ball of dough between two slices of parchment paper and roll it out to a pie crust thickness and cut out 3 inch circles.
- Once your jicama has simmered for 30 minutes, remove from the heat and stir in butter.
- Fill each dough circle with 1 and a half tablespoons of filling and then fold the dough together around the filling and press the edges together to seal. You can also use an empanada press for this.
- Heat up the oil over medium heat in a frying pan and start adding the hand pies to the oil with a metal slotted spoon. Allow to fry for 30 seconds per side before removing the pie from the oil onto a plate lined with paper towels.
- Allow the pies to cool before serving.
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