Apple Zapple Pie

So, I've been seeing these mock "apple" pies using zucchini on the internet. I was intrigued so I started off with this pie using part zucchini, part apple. Turns out no one knew there was zucchini in the mix. Going for all zucchini next time! It has the same colour and texture as an apple and is a great way to use up that baseball bat of a zucchini you found in the garden!! 

Ingredients:

2 cups sliced zucchini

5-6 cups sliced apple

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tsps cinnamon

2 tbsps instant tapioca

a few dabs of butter

pie dough for a 9" pie

Here's my go-to dough recipe:

https://www.hotandcoldrunningmom.ca/2025/07/easy-flaky-pie-crust.html 

Take the zucchini and peel it. Cut in half if large and scoop out any seeds. Then slice as you would an apple for pie. Blanch the zucchini slices in boiling water for 2 minutes then plunge into cold water and drain. Now mix the zucchini, apple, both sugars, cinnamon and tapioca together. Roll out the dough and lay in your pie plate or cast iron pan. Spoon in the filling and add a few dabs of butter. Add the top crust and make a few slits for air to escape. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Serves 6-8 

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