Lemon Upside Down Pie (Gluten-Free Recipe)

The upside-down pie is called so because it is initially baked with the fruit on the bottom and then flipped over for serving, resulting in a beautifully caramelized fruit layer on top.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 140 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Lemon Upside Down Pie (Gluten-Free Recipe)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2760

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 ounce Lemons
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Gluten-free flour blend
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter.
3. Slice the lemons into thin rounds and arrange them on the bottom of the pan.
4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and cook until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is bubbly.
5. Pour the sugar mixture over the lemons in the pan.
6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, and salt.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, remaining granulated sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk.
8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
9. Pour the batter over the lemons in the pan, spreading it evenly.
10. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
12. Place a serving plate over the pan and carefully invert the pie onto the plate.
13. Let the pie cool completely before serving.
14. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 345kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.