Easy Vegan Apple Pie
Flaky, 'buttery', and filled with cinnamon-spiced apples, this sweet, cozy vegan apple pie is a simple, crowd-pleasing, plant-based twist on a nostalgic dessert classic!
Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 7 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 package (2-count) store-bought vegan pie crusts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
- Transfer the apple mixture to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften slightly and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Roll out one of the store-bought crusts and press it into a 9-inch pie pan, trimming any excess dough.
- Pour the cooked apple filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Place the second crust over the filling, or cut it into strips for a lattice top. Seal the edges by pressing with a fork or crimping with your fingers.
- Place the pie on the middle rack and bake for 50–55 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 1 hour before slicing to allow the filling to set.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with vegan whipped cream or vegan vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Slice the fruit evenly: For even baking. A mandoline/food processor slicing disk gets the job done in no time.
- Use firm apples: To retain their shape. Soft apples cook down into a fluffy mush instead.
- Sweeten to taste: Based on the apple sweetness and your preferred level.
- To prevent a soggy pie bottom: Try sprinkling it with breadcrumbs/almond flour to absorb moisture. Also, bake on a preheated sheet pan.