Zucchini Apple Pie Filling
Transform your pie game with this unique and irresistible Zucchini Apple Pie Filling! Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this clever recipe swaps zucchini for apples, creating a surprisingly authentic flavor and texture that will fool even the most devoted apple pie enthusiasts. Thinly sliced zucchini is simmered in a luscious blend of brown and granulated sugars, thickened with cornstarch, and brightened with a splash of lemon juice for balanced sweetness and tang. Finished with a touch of butter and vanilla extract for richness, this versatile filling is ideal for traditional pies, crumbles, or even as a topping for ice cream or pancakes. Ready in under an hour and easily stored for later use, this zucchini twist on classic pie filling is a delicious way to use up summer zucchini while dazzling your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Zucchini
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel and core the zucchini, then slice them thinly to resemble apple slices. Measure out 6 cups of sliced zucchini.
In a large skillet or saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cornstarch.
Add the lemon juice and water into the sugar mixture and stir until smooth.
Place the skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and stir to coat the slices thoroughly with the sauce.
Cook the zucchini over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the slices become tender but not mushy.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until combined.
Allow the mixture to cool completely before using it as a pie filling. It can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 10462 mg | 455% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 368.9 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 342.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2383 mg | 51% | |
*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.
