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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter.
- Slice the lemons into thin rounds and arrange them on the bottom of the pan.
- 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.
- Pour the sugar mixture over the lemons in the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, remaining granulated sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the lemons in the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Place a serving plate over the pan and carefully invert the pie onto the plate.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 345kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Total Carbohydrate 48g16%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.