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Maple Pecan Crumb Apple Pie (Paleo, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Refined Sugar-free)

By: Alison Marras

December 8, 2017

(updated April 21, 2021)

4.37 from 69 votes
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Paleo Maple Pecan Crumb Apple Pie via Food by Mars (paleo, gluten-free, refined sugar-free)

Classic Crumb Apple Pie just screams fall-winter dessert for me, I immediately crave it when I see bushels of apples everywhere! Anyone else? Last Thanksgiving, I was craving it so badly and knew I couldn’t buy it anywhere else, so of course, I got to work in the kitchen and made it. The results were fabulous and my guests loved it!! So I recreated it again this year and had to share. This version is a Paleo Maple Pecan Crumb Apple Pie and the topping takes it to the next level!

Paleo Maple Pecan Crumb Apple Pie via Food by Mars (paleo, gluten-free, refined sugar-free)

I’m very particular about apple pie. Firstly, the filling is so important! I love to slice the apples thin and to cook them well – I’m not into crispy apple pie. The ample amounts of cinnamon, cardamom, and ghee in here make for such a smooth and spiced delicious filling.

The crust is adapted from a favorite of mine from The Coconut Mama.

And the maple pecan crumble on top is a brain-child of mine that combines all my favorite fall flavors! In total, there is 2.5 Tbsp maple syrup as the only added sweetener and that’s all you’ll need to be a total crowd pleaser, promise!

Paleo Maple Pecan Crumb Apple Pie via Food by Mars

I love to serve this warm with dairy-free vanilla ice cream to make it àla mode.

Paleo Maple Pecan Crumb Apple Pie via Food by Mars

The result is a thick, gooey, soft, spiced and flavorful pie that’s a household favorite over here. And you can feel good about indulging in it. I hope you love this!

Paleo Maple Pecan Crumb Apple Pie via Food by Mars (paleo, gluten-free, refined sugar-free)

Maple Pecan Crumble Apple Pie (Paleo)

4.37 from 69 votes
Naturally sweet apples in a perfectly spiced sauce fill this simple coconut crust and are topped by a lightly sweetened maple-pecan crumble. (PALEO, GLUTEN-FREE, GRAIN-FREE, REFINED SUGAR-FREE)
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Author: Alison Marras
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 8 people

Ingredients

Filling

  • 6 large honey crisp apples sliced (skinless or leave on)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil or ghee
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp water or apple cider
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch cardamom
  • 1 tsp arrowroot starch
  • pinch sea salt

Crust

Crumb Topping

  • 1.5 cup pecans lightly ground
  • 1.5 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2.5 Tbsp arrowroot powder

Instructions:

Filling

  • Combine the first 7 ingredients over medium-low heat in a large sauté pan. Stir with a wooden spoon and add more spices as you like. Continue to cook apples until they're nice and soft after 7-8 minutes or so. 
  • Add the arrowroot starch and stir in very well until the powder is not showing anymore. The sauce should be nice and thick after a couple of minutes of this. 
  • Finish off with a little sprinkle of salt and set aside. *If making a day or more ahead of time, you can let it cool and store in a jar in the fridge*

Crust (using a standard 8 inch pie dish)

  • Add coconut flour and nutmeg to a large mixing bowl. Add melted coconut oil and mix in well by hand (large wooden spoon) or stand mixer. Next, add 1 egg at a time and make sure they're well mixed in.
  • Lastly, add the cold butter in and mix into a ball of dough.
  • Add the ball of dough to a piece of parchment paper and then lay another piece of parchment paper over top. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out evenly.
  • Carefully transfer the dough to your pie dish (you may need to do some surgery to press in any pieces that break off - this dough is delicate but works!). Using a fork, prick the bottom of your crust in a few areas and set aside until you're ready to pour in the filling, packing it in so there are no open spaces.

Crumb Topping

  • Pulse all ingredients in a food processor until well combined and a crumble has formed.
  • Once your filling is all set inside your crust, place the crumb topping over top by hand and make sure there are few to no open spaces.
  • 375f degrees for 30-35 mins and serve warm! Optionally top with dairy-free ice cream or whipped coconut cream.
Diet: American, French
Course: Dessert

Paleo Maple Pecan Crumb Apple Pie via Food by Mars

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38 comments

  3. What a wonderful recipe with the perfect balance of flavors. We loved it. Thank you for another great recipe.

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  9. This is such a gorgeous recipe and it’s packed with so many cozy warming flavors! The addition of pecans is magical.

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  11. Perfect dessert with all the super delicious and flavorful combinations. I love all of it and your recipe is so yum. Awesome treat for my loved ones.

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  19. This apple crumb is over the top. I love crumb pies but when I saw the list of deliciousness in this crumb I had to try it. It did NOT disappoint! Thanks!

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  22. This feels like a pie and crumble all rolled into one dessert – absolutely beautiful. I love that it’s gluten free too.

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  25. This looks so incredible!! I love how it’s free from refined sugars as I’m trying to stay away from them. Definitely saving this to make for the weekend!

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  28. I know the word “ultimate” is way overused at this point, but…honeycrisp apples, coconut flour crust, all the spices, and that CRUMBLE! I think you know how I feel about this situation, especially the with ice cream option 🙂

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    • Dayummmm that’s big coming from you, mama!! Thank you! I’m telling you, it’s a household fave – making it for Christmas too.

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