Weight Watchers Apple Pie Filling is a zero-protein and zero-fat recipe. It is made with apples, a little crushed cinnamon, and low-calorie sweetener. This pie filling allows you to enjoy the comforting, warm flavor of the dish without going off your diet plan. This filling works well as a garnishing for ice cream, yogurt, or cereal or as a layering for baked products like pastries or cupcakes. You should try this pie filling if you are baking an apple pastry dish that needs a fruit filling. This Weight Watchers Apple Pie Filling will make you fall in love with the warm fall spices, and you will want to use it in all of your meals. This filling is a nutritious option that is ideal for dessert or snacking because of its low-fat content. Let’s prepare the tangy and tasty recipe with the directions (mentioned below).
STATS
- Course: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Weight Watchers, Gluten-free
- Cook Time: Fifteen minutes
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: Twenty-five minutes
EQUIPMENT
- One peeler
- A sharp knife
- Nonstick pot
- Spoon
- Serving Bowl
INGREDIENTS
- Cube-sized apples 3
- Brown sugar 2 tbsp
- One teaspoon of crushed cinnamon
- Lemon juice one tbsp
- A half teaspoon of grounded nutmeg
- Apple or apricot preserves 2 tbsp
INGREDIENT NOTES
Apples:
- We used sweet and good-quality apples. Try this dish with different sorts of apples to prepare this pie.
Brown sugar:
- I used brown sugar. You can choose any sweetener that is low in calories such as erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia.
Cinnamon and nutmeg:
- Select either ground or powdered spices for this pie dish. Cloves are also a good option.
Lemon juice:
- It helps prevent the apple from turning black.
Preserves:
- Choose only low-point preserves.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove the outer layer of apples with a peeler.
- Next, chop them into fine cube sizes with a knife.
- Then, add apples, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon juice, and brown sugar to a nonstick pot.
- Simmer all ingredients for approximately twelve to sixteen minutes.
- During cooking, stir all ingredients with a spoon.
- Next, shift the apple or apricot preserves to the pot.
- Again cook all items for only fifty to sixty seconds.
- The tasty Weight Watchers Apple Pie Filling is ready to serve.
- Shift the apple pie to a bowl.
- Consume instantly or store the bowl in the fridge for later dining.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Pair this pie filling with raspberry hand pie or apple crisp.
- Top pancakes or waffles with pie filling.
- Serve the filling with a crunch oat topping.
- Utilize pie filling as a topping for a cinnamon swirl coffee cake.
- Add it to grilled chicken for a sweet-savory dish.
- Enjoy the tasty pie filling with duck confit.
TIPS
- Select good-quality and Weight Watchers-friendly apples like Honey Crisp for an optimal taste.
- Cut the apples into equal pieces for proper cooking.
- Use fresh lemon juice to prevent the apples from browning.
- Select only low-calorie sweeteners to control the over-sugary taste.
- You can also add a hint of cornstarch to dense the apple pie filling.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- You can save the tasty apple pie filling in a sealed bowl and refrigerate it for one or two days.
Freezer:
- Preserve the pie filling in the freezer for two to three months.
Reheating:
- It is not necessary to reheat the apple filling by itself. However, you may give the entire dish a freshly baked appearance by heating it in the oven or microwave for several minutes.
FAQs
Can I use any type of apple?
- Granny Smith apples are frequently suggested because of their tartness and capacity to maintain their shape during cooking. But you can use different varieties of apples.
Can additional fruits be used in the filling?
- Yes, you can incorporate fruits for flavor such as pears or cranberries.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:
Per Serving Size 1
Total servings 8
Total Calories 68 kcal
Carbohydrates 18 g
Protein 0 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Fat 0 g
Sugar 14 g
Sodium 3 mg
Each serving of this pie filling has a total of two (2) Weight Watchers points.