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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Vegan Apple Pie
Sliced apples tossed with sugar and cinnamon and baked in a vegan pie dough for a classic apple pie.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
8 steps- 1
Pulse the flour and cold vegan butter in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough just comes together.
- 2
Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 425 F.
- 4
Toss the sliced apples with the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
- 5
Roll out one disc of dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan, then fill with the apple mixture.
- 6
Roll out the second disc, lay it over the filling, trim and crimp the edges, and cut a few slits in the top for steam to escape.
- 7
Brush the top crust with plant milk and bake for 20 minutes, then reduce the oven to 375 F and bake another 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is deep golden and the filling bubbles.
- 8
Cool on a wire rack at least 2 hours before slicing so the filling sets.
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77/100
Good fit for most families
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Nutrition
per serving110
Calories
0 g
Protein
29 g
Carbs
0 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
Listahan cooking guide
Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
A vegan apple pie crust swaps in plant-based butter or shortening for dairy butter, a fat that tends to soften faster at room temperature, which makes keeping it properly cold through mixing the real key to a flaky result.
Listahan note
This version keeps the vegan fat cold right up until it meets the flour, and drains the sugared apples before filling, since either shortcut leaves a greasy crust or a watery pie.
Technique cues
- Vegan butter and shortening tend to soften faster at room temperature than dairy butter, so keeping it cold right up until it's cut into the flour is what still gives this crust its flaky layers.
- Tossing the sliced apples with sugar and letting them sit for fifteen to twenty minutes draws out extra juice that can be drained off, keeping the finished pie from turning watery.
- A thin dusting of flour or cornstarch tossed with the drained apples before filling the crust thickens that remaining juice as it bakes instead of leaving a soupy pie.
- Venting the top crust with slits allows steam to escape during baking; without those vents, trapped steam can make the crust soggy from underneath.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- While Vegan Apple Pie is in the oven, measure out any garnish or topping — like the cinnamon — so it's ready the moment the bake finishes cooling. Clock it at close to 75 minutes. It belongs squarely to the Vegan table. Just 4 ingredients get this one to the table.
- Make-ahead
- Vegan Apple Pie's dough or batter (built around cinnamon) can usually be made a day ahead and refrigerated, then baked fresh — many doughs actually improve with an overnight rest. This one's done in around 75 minutes. This one is rooted in Vegan cooking. It runs 4 ingredients start to finish.
- Leftover move
- Leftover Vegan Apple Pie freezes well — wrap individual portions tightly and thaw at room temperature, or crumble it over ice cream for a quick second life. This one leans on the cinnamon. The bake step is what sets the pace here.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Soak the mixing bowl and beaters for Vegan Apple Pie right away — sugar and butter residue hardens fast once it cools. This one leans on the cinnamon. The bake step is what sets the pace here.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
Apples
Flavor support
Purpose: Apples supports the balance of Vegan Apple Pie and should taste integrated.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
sugar
Sweetness and aroma
Purpose: sugar adds aroma, sweetness, or warmth without needing extra garnish.
Handling: Measure before heating and break up clumps so the mix distributes evenly.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
cinnamon
Sweetness and aroma
Purpose: cinnamon adds aroma, sweetness, or warmth without needing extra garnish.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
vegan pie dough
Structural base
Purpose: vegan pie dough defines the shape and texture of the dish.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
Technique notes
- Chill the assembled, unbaked pie for fifteen minutes before it goes in the oven, this helps the fat firm back up after all the handling during assembly.
- Let the baked pie cool for at least two hours before slicing, cutting it warm lets all the thickened juice run out instead of setting into the filling.
- A brush of plant milk on the top crust before baking gives it some color and shine without any dairy or egg.
Ingredient swaps
- Lower-sodium direction
- Hold back roughly a third of the salt at first; taste once everything else has had time to come together. This one leans on the cinnamon.
- Weeknight shortcut
- Get the batter or mix-ins ready and refrigerated the day before; all that's left the night of is the oven. This one leans on the cinnamon.
Serve alongside
- Fresh berries
- Citrus fruit salad
- Mint leaves
- Black coffee
- Hot tea
- Sparkling water with lemon
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Store covered for 3 to 4 days, refrigerated when dairy, eggs, custard, or fresh fruit are involved.
- Reheat gently only when warmth improves the texture.
- Freeze sturdy baked portions up to 2 months; avoid freezing delicate fresh toppings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking dish or pan
- Cooling rack
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