Chayote Squash Mock Apple Pie

Step 1

Mix crust ingredients to form dough.

Step 2

Separate into two dough balls.

Step 3

Roll each crust ball out into pie crust.

Step 4

Transfer one crust to 9 inch pie dish. Smooth out any cracks.

Step 5

Reserve remaining crust for pie top.

Step 6

Peel chayote and cut into slices.

Step 7

Boil sliced chayote until fork tender. Drain. Return to pot.

Step 8

Add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, sweetener, xanthan gum, lemon juice, and apple extract to cooked chayote squash.

Step 9

Pour chayote mixture into prepared pie crust. Dot filling with butter.

Step 10

Cover filling with reserved pie crust.

Step 11

Flute edges of pie crust together and cut slits on pie top.

Step 12

Brush egg on top crust and sprinkle with additional sweetener, if desired.

Step 13

Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes (I took mine out after 30 minutes).