🍏 6-Inch Healthy Apple Crumble Pie (Gluten-Free + Refined Sugar Free)

The filling uses naturally sweet Honeycrisp apples, plus coconut sugar and cinnamon for that classic pie flavor. And instead of a heavy top crust, we use a simple almond-flour crumble made from the leftover dough. It’s wholesome, warm, and perfect for two to three people… or one very happy snacker.

🍎 Ingredients

Crust + Crumble (Gluten-Free)

• 1 egg

• 1 ½ tbsp maple syrup

• 1 ½ tbsp melted coconut oil

• 1 ½ cups almond flour
  → Reserve about ⅓ cup of the mixed dough to use as the crumble topping.

For Dusting the Bottom

• Sprinkle of coconut sugar

• Sprinkle of ground cinnamon

Apple Filling

• 1–2 large Honeycrisp apples, sliced

• 1 tbsp flour (or gluten-free flour)

• ¼ cup coconut sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon
  Optional but recommended: Sprinkle the sliced apples with coconut sugar and soak overnight for extra softness and flavor.

Optional

• Egg wash for the crust edges

• Aluminum foil pie shield (DIY!)

🍏 Instructions

1. Make the Crust

In a bowl, whisk together:

• 1 egg

• maple syrup

• coconut oil

Add the almond flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into your greased 6-inch pie pan, reserving about ⅓ cup for the crumble topping.

2. Blind Bake

Bake the crust at 350°F for 5 minutes.
This helps the bottom stay firm and prevents sogginess.

3. Add Flavor to the Base

Sprinkle the warm crust with coconut sugar and cinnamon to create a caramelized layer of deliciousness.

4. Make the Apple Filling

In a bowl, combine:

• sliced Honeycrisp apples

• 1 tbsp flour

• ¼ cup coconut sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

Mix until apples are fully coated.
(If soaked overnight, drain extra liquid and then mix with the dry ingredients.)

5. Assemble the Pie

Add the apple filling into the crust.
Crumble the remaining dough over the apples.
Brush pie edges with egg wash for extra shine (optional).

6. Bake

Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
Then add a pie shield (made from aluminum foil) around the edges to prevent over-browning.

Bake another 30 minutes, or until apples are soft and the crumble is golden.

🍏 Why This Pie Is a Win for Families

• Gluten-free naturally thanks to almond flour

• Refined sugar free — sweetened with coconut sugar + maple syrup

• Small batch — perfect for kids, small families, or mindful portions

• Press-in crust — easy for kids to help make

• Apple + almond flour = nutrient boost

  • Apples: fiber + vitamin C

  • Almond flour: healthy fats, protein, vitamin E

This pie is a wholesome treat you can feel good about sharing with little ones!

💛 Storage

Keeps well for 3 days in the fridge.
Reheat at 300°F for 5–8 minutes to restore crispness.

🍎 Healthy Apple Crumble Pie — Nutritional Value

Per Slice (1/6 of pie):

• Calories: ~210

• Protein: ~3.5 g

• Carbohydrates: ~18 g

  • Fiber: ~2.5 g

  • Natural sugars: ~11 g

• Fat: ~14 g

• Saturated fat: ~2.3 g

• Sodium: ~45 mg

🍏 Notes About Nutrition for Kids

This pie is:

✔ Gluten-free
✔ Refined-sugar-free
✔ Naturally sweetened
✔ Higher in fiber and healthy fats (almond flour)
✔ Lower in sugar than a classic apple pie

It’s still a dessert, but a more wholesome one. For younger kids, especially toddlers, offering a small portion is recommended since:

• It contains coconut sugar and maple syrup, which are natural but still forms of sugar.

• Almond flour adds healthy fats that keep them full, so small servings go a long way.