Sugar Free Mock Lemon or Fruit Pie Filling
Elevate your dessert game with this luscious Sugar Free Mock Lemon or Fruit Pie Filling—a versatile, guilt-free alternative to traditional pie fillings. Perfect for keto, diabetic-friendly, or low-calorie diets, this recipe swaps out sugar for natural sweeteners like erythritol or stevia, without sacrificing flavor. Freshly squeezed lemon juice (or your fruit juice of choice) pairs with a touch of zest for a vibrant, tangy flavor, while egg yolks and butter create a silky, custard-like texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy filling is perfect for pies, tarts, or even as a topping for yogurt or pancakes. Let it chill and set for the ultimate creamy, fruit-forward treat that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 0.5 cups Granular sugar substitute (erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia blend)
- 0.25 cups Cornstarch
- 0.75 cups Fresh lemon juice (or any fruit juice for variation)
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest (or zest of selected fruit)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the water, sugar substitute, and cornstarch until smooth and lump-free.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble gently.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until smooth. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
Once tempered, pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot liquid, continuing to whisk vigorously to prevent curdling.
Add the lemon juice, butter, and lemon zest to the mixture, and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the filling is thick and glossy.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, if using.
Allow the pie filling to cool slightly, then transfer to a pre-baked pie crust or use as a topping or filling for other desserts. Let the filling set fully in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.6 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 804 mg | 268% | |
| Sodium | 198 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 283 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
