Apple pie

Apple pie

We've given traditional apple pie a makeover with this healthier apple pie recipe that has less sugar and saturated fat but still tastes like a slice of heaven.

Serves: 6

Time to make: 55 mins

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons reduced-fat spread

6 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced

½ cup brown sugarlight brown cane sugarX

⅓ cup orange juice

2 teaspoons vanilla essence

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 sheets filo pastry

cooking spray oil

2 teaspoons castor sugar

1 tablespoon flaked almonds

low-fat vanilla custard to serve

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Melt spread in a large non-stick pan over low heat. Add the apples, sugar, juice, vanilla and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until apples soften slightly. Spoon mixture into a 6-cup capacity pie dish and set aside to cool slightly.

2 Stack pastry sheets, spraying lightly between each with cooking oil. Put the pastry on top of the apples to cover, and fold over edges.

3 Brush with a little water and sprinkle with castor sugar and almonds. Bake for 30 minutes, until the pastry is golden. Serve warm with low-fat custard if desired.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 215 cal

Kilojoules 900 kJ

Protein 2.2 g

Total fat 7 g

Saturated fat 1.2 g

Carbohydrates 36.5 g

Sugar 30 g

Dietary fibre 2.6 g

Sodium 90 mg

Calcium 50 mg

Iron 0.7 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.