You won't believe this Apple Pie is actually made with zucchini!

As zucchini season wraps up, pie season is just beginning to bloom, making this the perfect time to try the one-of-a-kind Zapple Pie.

There are so many ways to use up those late-summer zucchinis—Mom's Zucchini Bread is always a hit, and cheesy zucchini dishes make for fantastic dinners. But if you're craving something different, here's a fresh recipe to shake things up.

Think it's too wild to be true? Dinogo user Kaitlyn shared, "We took this to a church potluck, and everyone went wild saying it was 'the best apple pie they'd ever had!' You should've seen their faces when they learned the 'secret ingredient' after we handed out the recipe."

Honestly, I couldn't believe it either until I tried it. And trust me — I'm an apple pie expert. Every Thanksgiving, I make the famous Apple Pie by Grandma Ople (which is always a family favorite). But even so, this one impressed me! Reviewer ZZILLION said, "I baked it myself, but I was still convinced someone swapped it with a regular apple pie because it tasted exactly the same."

Get the Recipe for the delicious Zucchini Apple Pie

We Experimented with Making Apple Pie Using Zucchini

Before you start thinking this is too strange, remember that zucchini is actually a fruit! It's a type of summer squash and one of the few fruits in the gourd family with a soft, edible rind. While it's starchier and less sweet than apples, a little extra sugar will balance it out. For that perfect 'apple' texture, choose fresh, young zucchini with a skin that's soft enough for your thumbnail to pierce, according to recipe creator Elizabeth Wood.

The first step is peeling and deseeding the zucchini — because the skins and seeds would give away the 'secret' of this pie. I was honestly surprised at how much the peeled and chopped zucchini resembled apple slices, the traditional pie filling.

To get the zucchini soft and release its moisture, sauté it for 10-15 minutes until tender. Adding a little salt will help extract the water. The zucchini won't change much in the oven, so make sure it's cooked to the right consistency on the stovetop. User Tara Thomas shared, "I found that slicing the zucchini VERY thin helps it cook thoroughly and also makes it look more like apples."

Simply mix with the dry ingredients and let the cooked zucchini transform the brown sugar into a sweet, sticky glaze. The flour will help thicken any juices released during baking, turning them into a rich, glossy sauce.

I went with a pre-made pie crust to keep things simple, but you're welcome to use your own flaky pie crust recipe if you prefer. For extra flavor, you can add a blend of warm baking spices. I also chose a crumble topping, which gave the pie a delightful streusel crunch in every bite.

You don't need to be a pie expert to make this perfect mock apple pie — reviewer Kendall Serenity Leith shared, "This was my VERY FIRST attempt at making a homemade pie EVER, and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out!"

So whether you're in on the secret or not, you'll love the cozy autumn flavors of this delicious homemade pie. Who knows, you might even discover a new favorite way to enjoy zucchini!