Warm, spiced, and naturally sweetened, this apple pie uses whole ingredients for a comforting dessert that balances tradition and nourishment.
Preparation Time
- Prep: 25 minutes
- Cook: 45 minutes
- Cooling: 1 hour
- Total: ~1 hour 10 minutes (plus cooling)
- Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¾ cup cold coconut oil or unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 6–8 tbsp cold water
For the filling:
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith and Fuji blend), peeled and sliced
- 3 tbsp arrowroot starch or whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup maple syrup or date paste
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the crust: Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in coconut oil until crumbly. Add cold water gradually until dough forms. Divide in two, flatten into disks, wrap, and chill 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the filling: Toss apples with arrowroot starch, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll out one dough disk and line a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with apple mixture.
- Top with second dough disk (as a full cover or lattice), seal edges, and cut slits for steam.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool for at least 1 hour before serving to let the filling set.
Estimated Nutritional Value (Per Slice)
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~285 kcal |
| Protein | ~4 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~38 g |
| Sugars | ~16 g |
| Fiber | ~5 g |
| Fat | ~13 g |
| Saturated Fat | ~5 g |
Science-Based Health Benefits
1. High fiber from apples and whole wheat crust
Supports digestive health and lowers cholesterol.
*Source: Slavin JL, 2013. Nutrients.
2. Natural sweeteners over refined sugar
Maple syrup and date paste have lower glycemic impact and contain polyphenols.
*Source: Ghezzi L et al., 2022. Nutrients.
3. Cinnamon and nutmeg as anti-inflammatory agents
Cinnamon has been shown to help improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation.
*Source: Ranasinghe P et al., 2013. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Kitchen Tips
- For a flakier crust, keep fat cold and don’t overwork the dough.
- Combine two apple varieties for sweet-tart balance and better texture.
- Cover edges with foil midway through baking to prevent burning.
- Add crushed walnuts for extra crunch and omega-3 fats.
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