Vegan Apple Pie

https://biancazapatka.com/en/vegan-apple-pie/

Prep time = 30 min
Cook time = 50 min

Hardware

• Pie tin (~27 cm)
• Large Bowl
• Oven
• Decent counter top space

Ingredients

Filling

• Apples (1 kg)
• Sugar (100 g)
• Cornstarch (2 tbsp)
• Cinnamon (1-2 tsp)
• Nutmeg (1/4 tsp)
• Lemon juice (1/2 lemon)

Pie Crust

• Flour (375 g)
• Sugar (3 tbsp)
• Salt (1/4 tsp)
• Vegan butter (diced and chilled) (225 g)
• Cold water (4 tbsp)

Brush

• Plant milk
• Brown sugar (1 tbsp)

Method

Pie Crust

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the vegan butter pieces and work it into the flour mixture with your hands. Gradually, add the cold water, a tablespoon at a time, and knead just until the dough comes together. (Optionally, you could also put all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until a dough forms.)


2. Divide the dough in half and shape into a ball or disc. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least ½ hour.

Filling

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.


2. Peel and core the apples, then thinly slice.


3. Transfer to a large bowl and add sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss until the apples are well-coated. Set aside.


4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough. Transfer to a greased pie dish* and gently press against the bottom and sides. Prick the bottom of the pie crust all over with a fork and then fill with the apples.


5. Now roll out the other half of the dough and cut into strips. Lay them on top of the pie to make a lattice design (or cover with the whole rolled out dough*). Trim the overhanging dough and crimp around the edges.


6. Optionally, use any leftover pastry to make decorations for the pie. Form the remaining dough into a ball, roll it out again, and cut out designs of choice using a cookie cutter. Then place them on top of the pie crust. (Watch the recipe video for more inspiration).


7. Brush the top of the pie with a little plant milk or cream or melted coconut oil and sprinkle with a bit of brown sugar.


8. Bake the pie for about 50-60 minutes until golden brown. Cover the sides or top with tin foil if it gets too dark during baking.


9. Let your Apple Pie cool before serving.


10. Serve with a dollop of vegan ice cream and extra syrup, if you like!