10 Apple Pie and Cake Recipes

Dreamy desserts

Holiday baking doesn?t have to be bad for your waistline.

Sweet or tart, apples are satisfying, thanks to the 4 grams of fiber in each serving. They're also packed with disease-fighting antioxidants.

These 10 apple desserts have lower fat, more fiber, and fewer calories than many traditional recipes, without sacrificing the flavors of the season.

Classic Apple Pie

Thanks to whole-wheat flour and low-fat cream cheese in our fail-proof Perfect Pie Dough crust, this classic fall favorite is healthier than most pies. Apricot jam lends a sweet twist that?s sure to satisfy without wrecking your diet.

Ingredients: Perfect Pie Dough, apples, brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, lemon juice, cinnamon, egg, sugar, apricot jam

Calories: 298 per slice

Rustic Apple Galette

If you're not quite ready to attempt a true crust, this dessert is for you—the dough doesn’t have to look perfect. Whole-wheat flour adds some filling fiber to the dish.

Ingredients: Flour, egg, water, sugar, whole-wheat flour, salt, fat-free vegetable shortening, apple juice, apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, unsalted butter

Calories: 343 per slice

Surprisingly Light Apple Pie

Whip up this versatile version with Winesap, Northern Spy, Golden Delicious, or Braeburn apples. Or use a combination of a few of your favorites to give a better texture to your filling. The result? A slice that's 155 calories lighter than traditional pies!

Ingredients: Flour, sugar, salt, unsalted butter, fat-free shortening, water, apples, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon

Calories: 319 per slice
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