This Vegan Apple Pie is not only super delicious and enticing, but healthier for you, too! This pie is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or for that lover of yours. Not only will you love how easy this pie is, but it has real ingredients, too!
Why is this apple pie so good?
This Vegan Apple Pie is so good because it is so easy to make, filled with simple ingredients, and tastes incredible. Not only does it lack butter, but it can also be created with an interchangeable gluten-free crust as well.
How do I make this vegan apple pie?
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 218 degrees Celsius.
- Peel (or not), core, and slice the apples. We took the peels off!
- In a large bowl, toss apples in cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Grab a medium skillet and melt coconut oil. Slowly stir in GF flour to form paste.
- Add water and sugar to paste. Bring to a quick boil.
- Reduce temperature and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool.
- Roll out pie crust to fit pie dish.
- Pour apple mixture onto pie crust. Cover the apples with coconut paste. Slightly mound the apple mixture.
- Cover the entire pie with top pie crust or create a lattice crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350. Continue baking for 35-45 mins.
- Allow pie to completely cool before serving.
How do I make a vegan pie crust?
Fortunately, there is a great vegan pie crust here! Do not let the process become intimidating, it really is quite simple. We LOVE this vegan pie crust recipe!
Tips to Make Vegan Apple Pie
- Make sure to use granny smith apples. The flavors truly create a difference!
- Be sure to store pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- If needed, coconut sugar can definitely be substituted.
- Sprinkle flour at the bottom of the crust to avoid a soggy crust.
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What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”
Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.
Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!
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Vegan Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 7 granny smith apples peeled and cut
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour gluten free
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup water
Vegan Crust
- 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour gluten free
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3-6 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Make crust first. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 218 degrees Celsius.
- Peel (or not), core, and slice the apples. We took the peels off! In a large bowl, toss apples in cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Grab a medium sized skillet and melt coconut oil. Slowly stir in GF flour to form paste. Add water and sugar to paste. Bring to a quick boil.Reduce temperature and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat to cool. Roll out pie crust to fit pie dish. Pour apple mixture onto pie crust. Cover the apples with coconut paste. Slightly mound the apple mixture.
- Cover the entire pie with top pie crust or create a lattice (or any type!) of crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350. Continue baking for 35-45 mins.
- Allow pie to completely cool before serving.
Looks amazing but am I missing where you need to go for the specific ingredients and measurements? I’d like to try this but… I only read instructions sans ingredient list
Fixed it. 🙂
What a glorious pie. So perfect and delicious!
The crust looks so perfectly flaky! Nicely done 😉
This pie is divine! Flavorful filling and light crust!
Who doesn’t love apple pie! This looks so good and you laid it out very well.
Who doesn’t love an apple pie! It looks so good and you laid it out very well for everyone.
I can’t wait to try this apple pie recipe! Do you have a preferred “healthier” shortening that you like to use?
Wow, my vegan friends will love this! Your crust is beautiful!
That crust is so perfect! This is irresistible.
Is the crust portion of the recipe only for the bottom crust? Should I double it to make a top crust?
Yes, this is for the bottom crust only. Thanks for bringing that point to light!