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    Home » Desserts

    Low Carb Mock Apple Crumble

    Published: Oct 15, 2019 · Updated: Oct 27, 2022 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    This low carb mock apple crumble is made using chayote squash and is a hearty keto dessert for Fall. All of the taste of an apple crumble with a lot less carbs.

    If you are looking for a keto crumble with almond flour crumble topping, the cinnamon spiced chayote is a great apple substitute. Family and guests will love this delicious keto apple crumble with a side of whipped cream or low carb ice cream.

    low carb mock apple crumble

    Chayote Squash Keto Recipes

    Zucchini is often used for a low carb alternative to apple and since the chayote is often used as a local substitute for zucchini, I thought I would try it in an apple crumble. The vegetable itself is fairly bland so lots of apple pie spice was used. I was heavy with the cinnamon, added nutmeg and ground cloves into the mix.

    This low carb mock apple crumble dessert was met with happy eating noises from the Chief Taster. Apple crumble was the first dessert I made for him when we were dating many, many years ago and it’s been on his favourite dessert list forever. Now we have this low carb mock apple crumble firmly on the dessert list. Try it in an "apple" crumble muffin too!

    keto crumble

    What is Chayote Squash?

    Chayote squash belongs to the gourd family and originates from Mexico and South American. It has a pear shape and is available rough and prickly. In the Caribbean the chayote is also known as Christophine or Cho-Cho.

    The flesh has a very mild taste and can be served raw or cooked. Technically, the chayote is a fruit but we treat it like a vegetable in stews and salads. This recipe treats the chayote as a mock apple crumble filling.

    A cup of chayote (132g) has a total of 6g carbs, 2.2g fibre with net carbs being 3.8g making it an ideal substitute for apple or even pear.

    HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB MOCK APPLE CRUMBLE

    Peel Chayotes
    Slice into quarters
    Remove core and slice
    Place in bowl
    Add spices
    Cover pieces evenly
    Place in baking dish
    Gently blend crumble topping
    Sprinkle topping on chayote base

    Chayote Crumble Tips

    • Slice the chayote evenly and thin. About 5mm thin will ensure an even cooking.
    • Do not be shy with the spice. The chayote does not have an apple taste,so you need all the spices of an apple pie.
    • If you have low carb brown sugar, add that to the chayote crumble for an additional flavor.
    • Serve with whipped cream or a side of low carb cinnamon ice cream

    OTHER LOW CARB DESSERTS TO BAKE:

    Apple Pie

    Apple Crisp Cheesecake

    Rhubarb & Strawberry Crumble

    Raspberry Almond Crumble Cake

    Blueberry Galette

    Coconut Strawberry Tarts

    Apple Pie Muffins

    keto crumble

    Low Carb Mock Apple Crumble

    Angela Coleby
    Chayote is used to make a low carb apple crumble for a grain free dessert.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 247 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 Chayote
    • ½ cup low carb sweetener brown if possible
    • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon cloves, ground

    Crumble Topping

    • ½ cup butter, unsalted cute into cubes
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • ¼ cup low carb sweetener I used erythritol
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees
    • Peel the chayote and cut into quarters. Remove the cores.
    • Cut into thin slices, about 5 mm thick.
    • Place the slices into a bowl and add the spices and low carb sweetener.
    • Toss until all pieces are covered.
    • Place the chayote slices into a baking dish
    • In a bowl, place the crumble ingredients and gently blend using your fingers into a crumble texture.
    • Spoon the crumble on top of the chayote in the baking dish.
    • Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden and the chayote are soft.

    Notes

    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4.3gFat: 23.8gFiber: 4.1g
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    1. Laura

      September 13, 2022 at 3:04 am

      I think it's so very sweet of you to put these recipes together, I bet she would have loved them.
      I will try to make some of these too.
      Thank you! Take care.

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        September 13, 2022 at 8:28 am

        I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    2. Wendy Tijerina

      October 19, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      It's exactly what I needed. Although mine came out darker in color and I loved the splash of lemon juice. I will diffently make this again. Thank you

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      • Angela Coleby

        October 19, 2020 at 6:33 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it! There's nothing like a crumble for comfort food!

        Reply
    3. Robin

      October 21, 2019 at 12:48 pm

      Is the chayote difficult to peel? I have used yellow summer squash and scallop squash for mock apple, but didn’t have to peel them. Difficult to find this time of year if I want organic. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        October 21, 2019 at 7:58 pm

        I found it fairly easy to peel. It's a bit like a pear. Yellow summer squash would make a great replacement though!

        Reply
    4. Elaine

      October 18, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      Love your recipes! FYI, adding fresh lemon juice can really punch up the apple flavor, as can a bit of salt.

      Reply
      • Angela Coleby

        October 19, 2019 at 9:28 am

        Thank you! That's a great tip!

        Reply

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