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Keto Apple Pie – Chayote “Mock Apple” Dessert

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Oct 14, 2018-Updated:Nov 12, 2021
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Have you ever wondered what could be substituted for apple in ketogenic baking?

Well, I’ve found the answer to your question. Chayote, also known as Choko here in Australia, is a green-coloured vegetable that works perfectly in this Keto Apple Pie Recipe.

The pastry used for this pie is a dairy-free pie crust, which I’m very proud of.  It uses lard instead of butter, which works just as well, and there is no need to blind bake the pie.

Wins all round if you’re a lazy baker who just wants an apple pie done as quickly as possible.

Chayote, otherwise known here in Australia as Choko, is a plant that has thrived in South America, but also here in Australia.

I purchased mine from Woolworths, but I’m pretty sure you can also buy it from coles as well, or any fruit and vegetable shop that is near you for that matter.

Keto Apple Pie

I’m unsure how available these are worldwide, but be sure to search for either Chayote or Choko (I’m unsure as to why they have two separate names). Do you know? Comment below.

The pie crust is surprisingly easy to work with. I expected it to crumble a little bit when baking, but oh my lord its perfect.

This picture above is the keto-friendly pie crust basted with egg wash before it went in the oven. As you can see, it’s relatively light in colour before it gets baked, but it will come out crispy golden brown once you bake it off.

Honestly, no one will even know that this pie doesn’t have sugar, carbs, or apples inside. It’s simply delicious, the best version of keto comfort food I can think of. 

Please enjoy this keto apple pie as much as I did making it.

Share it with a friend struggling on the ketogenic diet who thinks it might be too hard because they have to give up an apple pie.

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4.15 from 7 votes

Keto Apple Pie

Calories: 219kcal
Author: FatForWeightLoss (Aaron Day)
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Total: 5 hours 10 minutes
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Serves12 Servings
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Ingredients

Filling:

  • 1 kg Chayote Choko (35 oz)
  • 90 g Erythritol (SoNourished) 3 oz
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 Lemon zest and juice
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1/2 tsp Guar Gum optional
  • Pinch of salt

Pastry:

  • 1 Batch Dairy Free Pastry See Recipe In Link

Instructions

  • Follow directions to make lard pastry, chill in the fridge for 2 hours, then remove and roll out into two separate parts.
  • Roll out between two sheets of parchment paper, into a round circle that is 5cm (2 inches) wider than your 23cm pie pan all the way round
  • Place the pie bottom into the pie tin.
  • Preheat your oven to 220 C (420F)
  • Boil the chayote fully submerged in water for 10 minutes before mixing with other ingredients.Remove boiled chayote form the water, add the erythritol, cinnamon, lemon and zest, guar gum and the pinch of salt into a large bowl and mix together with the chayote.
  • Place the filling into the pie tin on top of the pastry. Using the second half of the pastry, roll out between two sheets of parchment paper to make sure it covers the top of the pie (with 1 inch left over all the way around).
  • Pinch the edges together with your fingers, whisk the egg and brush the top of the pastry with the egg mixture.
  • Place the pie in the oven for 15 minutes at 220 C (420 F), the reduce the temperature to 180C (355F) for a further 30 minutes until top of pie looks golden brown.
  • Let it cool before serving.

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Nutrition Facts
Keto Apple Pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 5g21%
Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie keto diet.

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Course:Dessert
Cuisine:Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb / Keto
Keyword:apple pie
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  1. Holli says

    Posted on 10 November 2021 at 9:06 am

    Hello again, Also on the video you said 1 tsp. of baking powder, but on the recipe I printed it says 1/2 tsp. baking powder! 2. If I use salted butter should I omit the 1/4 tsp. salt in the recipe? 3. Do you know how many tablespoons in 180 g of butter? I hope I can get it right, I looked it up and looks like 12.699 tbsp. of which I guess 12 tbsp’s. and a half of a tablespoon would work? We measure our butter by tablespoons or cups here in the USA. Any advice you can give I appreciate. Thanks!

    Reply
    • FatForWeightLoss says

      Posted on 12 November 2021 at 4:16 pm

      Hi Holi, I believe the video says 1/2 tsp baking powder, which is also linked in the description of the video.

      If using salted butter, feel free to omit the salt.

      I would measure the butter in weight, not by volume here. 180g = 6.4oz

      I hope this helps.

      Reply
  2. Holli says

    Posted on 10 November 2021 at 8:54 am

    Hi, does this apple pie recipe also work with the other pie crust you have, the one with butter? I have not tried your pie crust recipe yet. Thanks.

    Reply
    • FatForWeightLoss says

      Posted on 12 November 2021 at 4:17 pm

      Sure does!

      Reply
  3. Polly says

    Posted on 17 October 2021 at 9:14 am

    Hi Aaron, looks like i’m a bit late to the party looking at the 2018 comments but i just used your recipe and baked an apple pie this evening, using apples (in Ireland and have never heard of Chayote ) the apples are higher in carbs but having keto pastry was a god send. Will be trying more of your recipes soon! Thank you, Polly

    Reply
  4. Colleen Morgan says

    Posted on 20 November 2018 at 5:29 am

    Does the nutritional info include the crust or just the filling?

    Reply
    • FatForWeightLoss says

      Posted on 20 November 2018 at 10:44 am

      Both 🙂

      Reply
  5. Barbara Kilwien says

    Posted on 11 November 2018 at 7:57 am

    Found them at Walmart in Oregon USA

    Reply
  6. Denise says

    Posted on 16 October 2018 at 8:02 am

    Hi Melany,

    I think JICAMA is lower in carbs than Chayout squash, no? Kristie Sullivan who does a lot of KETO recipe formulation and preparation for www,dietdoctor.com prepares a “Faux Apple Danish” with Jicama, and it’s heaven. Oh, I’m in North Vancouver, BC. by the way.

    Reply
  7. Cheryl Orian says

    Posted on 14 October 2018 at 6:58 pm

    In Mauritius, we call it Chou Chou. In other countries, I have occasionally seen it in Chinese markets. The leaves are also used here and I use them like you would use spinach (but not in smoothies – a bit bitter), as it sautees well – or soups.

    Reply
  8. Nat says

    Posted on 14 October 2018 at 10:22 am

    This looks rather interesting. I looooove Chayote!
    My question is when you say boil the chayote before mixing with other ingredients… do you mean boil the whole fruit, then slice…or sliced up first then boil?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • FatForWeightLoss says

      Posted on 15 October 2018 at 3:01 pm

      Slice then boil 🙂

      Reply
  9. Denise says

    Posted on 14 October 2018 at 9:58 am

    I am intrigued by this recipe. However, have not seen Chayote at my supermarket in Canada. Could JICAMA be used instead? If so, would it need to be treated the same? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Cecilia says

      Posted on 14 October 2018 at 11:02 am

      I saw another recipe where they used jicama like apples. They cooked them on the stove first with the cinnamon and sugar substitute until tender. Probably used lemon juice too for flavor.

      Reply
    • Midge says

      Posted on 14 October 2018 at 12:03 pm

      I’m also in Canada. I use the super large zucchini instead of apples. Peel, scoop out the seeds and the soft pulp and chop the rest into pieces the size you would cut apples for a pie. Pre boil the pieces in a pot on the stove in some lemon juice and sweetener until the pieces are tender crisp. Drain it and proceed with this recipe.
      Great recipe by the way!!!

      Reply
    • Melany says

      Posted on 15 October 2018 at 2:29 am

      Hi Denise,

      I found mine at Farm Boy…not sure which part of Canada you live in but if you’ve got a Farm Boy, try there.

      Reply
    • Mark says

      Posted on 14 April 2021 at 5:01 am

      You can find chayote in Canada. In Jamaican grocery stores it’s called “cho cho”. I have also seen it at Farm Boy grocery store as chayote.

      Reply

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