(Paleo) Apple Pie In A Jar

(Paleo) Apple Pie In A Jar

I used 4 half pint (8 oz) glass mason jars, but any jar, mug or cup will do — as long as it’s microwavable safe.

Ingredients

Serves 4

Apple filling

1 teaspoon coconut oil (or butter)

3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cubed

2 tablespoons granulated sweetener of your choice (I used coconut palm sugar)

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Crust

2 tablespoons coconut oil (or butter)

3 tablespoons granulated sweetener (I used coconut palm sugar)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch fine grain sea salt

1 large egg yolk (or 2 regular ones)

4 tablespoons almond flour

Optional toppings: coconut whipped cream, whipped cream ground cinnamon, etc.

Directions

Melt 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (or butter) in a bowl in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds — until just melted, not boiling.

Add granulated sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until combined.

Add the egg yolk and mix until no traces of the yolk is seen. Mix in the almond meal.

Refrigerate until ready to use.

Melt 1 teaspoon of coconut oil (or butter) in a large skillet over medium-heat. Add apples, granulated sweetener, and lemon juice. Cook until the apples soften and start to release their juices, about 10 minutes. Add cinnamon, remove from the heat, and set aside.

Fill each jar with apples until about ½ full and press them down with the back of a spoon.

Top apples with equal amount of dough mixture.

Cook in the microwave for about 2 minutes.

Let cool at least 5 minutes then top with your favorite toppings and devour!