José Andrés introduces zucchini-based ‘Mock Apple Pie’ recipe

Chef José Andrés has introduced a unique culinary variation of the classic American apple pie, dubbed ‘Mock Apple Pie’. Instead of using fruit, the recipe utilizes zucchini as a substitute for the apple filling.

Andrés explains that zucchini shares similar properties with apples when cooked in a pie, such as the ability to absorb sugar, fat, and spices while losing firmness to create a dense filling. He notes that this approach is particularly practical during August, when zucchini is abundant and apples may be out of season.