Oh it was. And I tend to use only half the sugar that normal apple pies are made with, because my husband has some health issues and keeping sugars lower is important. But I substituted with sugar-free applesauce and, of course, a little bit of real vanilla, allspice and cinnamon. I love to bake. I ever meet you in person, I'll personally bake you an apple pie and a cherry cheesecake.