Flourless Apple Pie: A Quick, Low-Calorie Microwave Recipe

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The Spanish proverb is rich with culinary imagery: old chicken makes good soup; bread and wine go together; lentils can be eaten if you want, or not; the dead go to the hole, and the living to the mace; tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are; no one is bitter-sweet, and the tale goes on endlessly.

Today the focus lands on the final line: No one suffers from sugar. Even as Christmas approaches, it nudges our minds, creating mental barriers that tempt us to overindulge and pack on pounds before the holidays arrive. The goal here is to fuel the body without piling on weight, through a recipe that sustains energy and keeps cravings in check.

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Then we explore an upside-down cake crafted from healthy apples, low in calories, flourless, and straightforward to prepare. But some may wonder what an inverted cake actually is. It is simply a cake baked with the icing fused to the bottom of the pan, so when it is unmolded the glossy surface appears on top.

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Flourless apple pie recipe

Following this note, the ingredients are listed to guide preparation:

  • 100 grams of butter

  • 180 grams of sugar

  • two eggs

  • Vanilla

  • Lemon zest or orange zest to taste

  • A teaspoon of cinnamon

  • 250 milliliters of milk

  • Baking powder

  • Three apples, choose your preferred variety

  • Sugar for caramel

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Preparation

The first step is to prepare the caramel. Mix sugar with a few drops of lemon and a splash of water in a small pot over gentle heat. When the syrup becomes clear, brush the bottom and sides of a mold with the caramel, then set it aside to cool.

Quick and easy recipe for apple pie in the microwave

Slice the apples and soak them briefly in lemon water. Meanwhile, beat the eggs with sugar and melted butter, then fold in vanilla and baking powder. Stir until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous. Add this batter to the mold with the apple slices and microwave at a steady 180 degrees for about 30 minutes.

Apple pie in the microwave, step by step

The final step is to let it cool, then unmold and slice for serving a moment of simple pleasure.

It is a quick preparation that saves time, and savoring its taste brings a sense of happiness.

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