Cucumber "Apple" Pie – Vegan, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, and Oil-Free!

 Winter comfort, but make it light and surprising! 

This cucumber "apple" pie is a playful twist on a classic dessert. The cucumbers magically mimic the tender sweetness of apples with a hint of spice and a touch of citrus. 

Perfect for a cozy tea moment or a healthy treat that doesn’t compromise on taste! 😊

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Cucumber “Apple” Pie 

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• Prep time: 25 minutes

• Baking time: 35–40 minutes

• Cooling time: at least 1 hour

• Total: ~1 hour 45 minutes

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Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free oat flour

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 2–3 tbsp water (as needed to bind the dough)

Filling:

• 4 medium cucumbers, peeled and fully seeded

• ½–¾ cup erythritol (to taste)

• 1 ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp ground cloves

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Topping:

• ½ - ¾ cup unsweetened apple mousse (100% apples, no added sugar)

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Instructions

1. Preheat & prep crust

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• In a bowl, mix oat flour and salt. Add applesauce and stir until a soft dough forms. Add water gradually if needed.
• Press the dough evenly into a pie dish, shaping a rustic edge.
• Bake for 10–12 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.

2. Flavor the cucumbers

Peel, seed, and thinly slice the cucumbers. In a medium bowl, mix them with erythritol, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to combine flavors. The cucumbers will release a little moisture, which helps create a soft, juicy filling.

3. Assemble the pie

Spread the cucumber mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust. 

4. Bake 

• Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes, until the top is set and slightly glossy.
• Let the pie cool completely. 

5. Cool & decorate

• Carefully layer the apple mousse on top and smooth it gently with a spoon.
• Optional: dust the surface lightly with cinnamon or erythritol for a subtle finish.

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Tips & Notes

• Extra apple flavor: Apple extract or apple-flavored stevia would add a realistic apple taste without extra sugar!

• Texture hack: If you like it firmer, squeeze the cucumbers lightly after slicing to remove excess water.

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Nutritional Values (per slice, 8 slices)

• Calories: ~135 kcal

• Protein: 3 g

• Carbohydrates: ~26 g

• Fiber: ~9 g

• Fat: ~1 g

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