“Summer” Apple Pie (Zucchini)

 It’s ZUCCHINI season! That means there is so much extra zucchini floating around, you really need to find different things to do with it to keep yourself sane.

I was gifted HUGE zucchinis and I’m over here trying to make room in my fridge for other food. So, I decided I’d try something new - an ‘apple’ pie made from zucchini… it’s worth a shot!


Ingredients
For the "apple" filling 
  • 8 cups peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced zucchini
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 
For the crumble topping 
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold, cubed butter
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt 
Instructions
  1. Prepare your zucchini. Use a large zucchini (at least 12 inches long) for best results. Peel the zucchini, cut it in half lengthwise, and scrape out the soft, watery core and seeds using a spoon. Thinly slice the remaining firm zucchini flesh into 1/4-inch pieces.
  2. Make the filling. In a large bowl, combine the sliced zucchini, lemon juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently until the zucchini is evenly coated.
  3. Create the crumble topping. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Assemble the crumble. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the zucchini filling evenly across the bottom of the dish, including all the juices. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the zucchini layer.
  5. Bake the dessert. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly at the edges.
  6. Cool and serve. Let the crumble cool for at least 15–20 minutes to allow the filling to thicken. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired. 

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