Making a vegan apple pie is a delicious and cruelty-free alternative to the traditional recipe. Here’s a simple recipe to guide you:
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegan margarine or coconut oil (solid state)
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- 6-7 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegan pastry brush (optional)
- Vegan ice cream or whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the vegan margarine or coconut oil and use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the fat into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. You may not need to use all of the water. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, forming two equal-sized disks. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch or arrowroot powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss until the apples are well coated with the mixture.
- On a floured surface, roll out one of the dough disks into a circle large enough to fit your pie dish. Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish and press it gently against the bottom and sides.
- Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the apple filling. Trim the excess dough from the edges and crimp them together with your fingers or a fork to seal the pie.
- Optional: You can brush the top crust with a little non-dairy milk or melted vegan margarine for a golden finish.
- Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Serve your delicious vegan apple pie on its own or with a scoop of vegan ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Enjoy your homemade vegan apple pie!