Vegan Apple Pie - The BEST Recipe You'll Find! (2024)

This classic vegan apple pie recipe is everything you could ever want in a homemade apple pie, with delicious flaky pie crust and sweet apple filling in each bite!

Vegan Apple Pie - The BEST Recipe You'll Find! (1)

If you’re looking for the perfect apple pie recipe to make for the holidays, this tried-and-true recipe will not let you down.

Because the pie is made with only traditional apple pie ingredients, it’s a fantastic holiday dessert to make for both vegan and non vegan guests, and everyone will be asking you for the recipe!

One bite of this completely delicious vegan apple pie, and you will never go back to store bought or canned filling ever again.

Also try this popular Vegan Cheesecake

Vegan Apple Pie - The BEST Recipe You'll Find! (3)

Apple Pie Topping Ideas

Coconut Ice Cream

Banana Ice Cream

Coconut Whipped Cream

Almond Milk Ice Cream

Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, the Fourth of July, or a regular Sunday evening, the pie is right at home for any celebration or special occasion.

Vegan Apple Pie - The BEST Recipe You'll Find! (4)

Vegan Apple Pie Ingredients

You will need the following to make the best vegan apple pie: sliced apples, ground cinnamon and nutmeg, salt, flour, granulated sweetener of choice, a double pie crust, and optional vegan butter or coconut oil.

Also have on hand a 9-inch pie pan, a large bowl for tossing the ingredients, and an optional apple peeler if you wish to remove the skins from the fruit before baking.

Vegan Apple Pie - The BEST Recipe You'll Find! (5)

What kind of apples to use?

The type of apples you choose to use in a pie are important, because some apple varieties are not good at withstanding high heat and will turn to mush when baked.

Ideally, you want your apple pie filling to be tender yet crisp, and not too tart.

My favorite green or red apples for pie include Braeburn, Granny Smith, Jonagold, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady apples.

And I’d recommend not using Red Delicious because of their mushy flesh and tendency to quickly turn brown.

Vegan Apple Pie - The BEST Recipe You'll Find! (6)

Can the recipe be sugar free or gluten free?

For a gluten free vegan apple pie, just be sure to use a gluten free pie crust and choose gluten free oat flour as the flour of choice in the filling. (I would think that a gluten free all purpose flour should also work in the apple pie filling, but I haven’t tried it yet.)

The pie can be made with regular sugar, unrefined coconut sugar, or evaporated cane juice. Or you can go with either granulated erythritol or xylitol for a vegan sugar free apple pie.

Trending this week: Vegan Brownies – egg free recipe

Vegan Apple Pie - The BEST Recipe You'll Find! (7)

How to make vegan apple pie

Start by gathering all of your pie ingredients, and read through the recipe instructions.

Line a 9 inch baking pan with one of the two pie crusts, then set this aside. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Peel and slice the apples, toss in a large mixing bowl with all remaining pie filling ingredients, and transfer to the crust-lined pan.

The filling will tower over the top, which is what you want because the moisture and apple juice will release when baking and cook down. Place the second pie crust on top, and crimp the edges of the crusts together with your hands or a fork.

Cut a few slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking. In order to prevent the edges from burning, I like to cover the outer rim of the pie pan with a ring of aluminum foil, leaving the center of the pie open.

Bake the pie on the oven’s center rack for 40 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned and the apple filling is hot and bubbly. Let it cool.

Loosely covered, the apple pastry can sit out overnight. After that, leftover pie can be covered and refrigerated for up to five days. Or you can freeze individual slices for three to four months to thaw and enjoy in the future.

Vegan Apple Pie - The BEST Recipe You'll Find! (8)

Vegan Pie Crust Recipes

The apple pie calls for a standard double pie crust.

Feel free to use your favorite store-bought pie dough, such as Wholly Wholesome traditional or whole wheat (both varieties are lard free and vegan), Safeway’s Signature Select deep dish pie crusts, or Marie Callender’s Frozen Pastry Pie Shells.

Or you can use the following double pie dough recipe:

Combine 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour with 1/2 tsp salt and 2 tsp sugar. Stir in 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil to form small crumbs.

Stir in 1/4 cup cold water and form into a ball. Add more water if needed. Refrigerate around 15 minutes to cool, then divide into two equal balls.

Sprinkle flour over a clean counter or a sheet of wax paper, and place a second sheet of wax paper on top of one ball. Roll out thinly with a rolling pin. Remove the paper, and press the crust into a 9-inch pie pan.

Roll out the second ball of dough, and use this for the top of the pie. If you want to be fancy, you can cut the dough into strips for a lattice crust. I chose to make a regular crust this time.

Watch the step by step apple pie recipe video, above.

Vegan Apple Pie - The BEST Recipe You'll Find! (9)

The recipe was adapted from my Healthy Apple Pie and this Vegan Pumpkin Pie.

Pin it now to save for later

Vegan Apple Pie

This classic vegan apple pie recipe is the perfect holiday vegan dessert, with sweet apple filling in each bite.

Vegan Apple Pie - The BEST Recipe You'll Find! (10)

Leave a Review

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Yield 8 servings

5 from 40 votes

Ingredients

  • 6 large apples
  • 1/2 tsp each: cinnamon and nutmeg (or omit nutmeg and increase cinnamon to 1 tsp)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup white, spelt, or oat flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar, unrefined if desired
  • optional 2 tbsp vegan butter or coconut oil, for richness
  • 1 double pie crust (see above for options)

Instructions

  • Line a 9-inch pan with one of the pie crusts, and set aside. Preheat oven to 425 F. Peel and slice the apples (watch the video above to see a size visual). Toss in a large bowl with all remaining ingredients. Transfer to the crust – the filling should tower over the top. Place second crust on top, and crimp the edges of the two crusts together with your fingers or a fork. Cut a few slits into the crust to allow steam to escape. To prevent burnt edges, I like to cover just the outer rim of the pan with a ring of aluminum foil, leaving the middle of the pie exposed. Bake on the oven center rack for 40 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned and apple filling is hot and bubbly. Let cool. The pie can sit out overnight (loosely covered), or leftovers can be covered and refrigerated for up to 5 days.

    View Nutrition Facts

Notes

Readers also love this famous Crustless Pumpkin Pie.

Have you made this recipe?

Tag @chocolatecoveredkatie on Instagram

More Vegan Apple Recipes

Apple Bread

Applesauce Cake

Vegan Chocolate Cake

(Made with applesauce)

Apple Crisp

Applesauce Muffins

Green Smoothie

Overnight Oats

Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Vegan Apple Pie - The BEST Recipe You'll Find! (2024)

FAQs

What is the number one apple for pie? ›

Granny Smith apples are considered by many to be the "pie apples." They are known for their snappy tartness and ability to maintain their shape and texture when cooked. These are, no doubt, a terrific choice for apple pie — especially when combined with a sweeter, softer apple like Braeberns or Crispins.

Why is there so much juice in my apple pie? ›

If there aren't enough apples in your pie, it can lead to excess liquid as apples release moisture when baked. The filling might not thicken properly, resulting in a watery consistency.

Why isn't my apple pie filling thickening? ›

The best way to thicken runny apple pie filling before baking it is to add some cornstarch, tapioca starch, or flour to your mix. To fix a runny pie that's already been baked, simply let it cool to see if it will congeal naturally. If not, you can stick it back in the oven for a bit longer.

What is America's number one selling pie? ›

The clear winner for the United States as a whole was (not surprisingly) apple pie with more than 27% of sales going to the traditional flavor.

What is the most popular selling pie? ›

Apple pie is arguably one of the most popular pie flavors. A symbol of America, the apple pie was actually invented by the British.

What is the best thickener for apple pie? ›

Cornstarch has thickening power similar to Instant ClearJel. Like flour, it lends a cloudy, semi-transparent look to filling. It can also give filling a starchy taste. For full effectiveness, make sure the pie filling is bubbling up through the crust before removing your pie from the oven.

What is one thing you should not do when making pie crust? ›

In pie crust, you don't want gluten to form so you don't want to mix too much and overwork the dough. For a flaky crust, cut the butter so that chunks of butter about the size of walnut halves remain.

How do you make the bottom crust of an apple pie not soggy? ›

Sprinkle dried breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes, or other types of cereal, on the bottom crust before filling and baking in the oven.

Should I Prebake the bottom crust for apple pie? ›

You do not need to pre-bake a pie crust for an apple pie or any baked fruit pie really, but we do freeze the dough to help it stay put. Pre-baking the pie crust is only required when making a custard pie OR when making a fresh fruit pie.

What is the best thickener for pie filling? ›

Tapioca-it's not just for pudding! This old-school ingredient may be what your great grandmother used to thicken her pies, and it's still great for making a perfect fruit pie with a clear, stable filling. Tapioca is derived from cassava (also known as yuca or manioc), a starchy root native to South America.

What can I use instead of apple juice in apple pie? ›

Pineapple juice will do both. White grape as mentioned above works too. Vinegar or water will help with moisture but not with sweetness. You can add Agave nectar to either liquid for sweetness.

Should you cook apples before putting in pie? ›

Should you cook the apples before baking apple pie? You don't have to pre-cook the filling before spooning it into the pie crust, but it's a quick step I recommend. Just 5 minutes on the stove begins the softening process, and also helps the flavors start to mingle.

Is flour or cornstarch better for apple pie? ›

Corn starch lends a glossy thickness and adds sheen to the filling while flour adds opacity and some mouthfeel so that it has a sort-of creaminess. With all corn starch the filling reminds me too much of store-bought pies with that gloopy clear gel-like texture and with all flour it can get too lumpy and stodgy.

Should you peel apples for apple pie? ›

Unpeeled apples will add a bit of color and texture to your pie, but they may prevent the apples from melding together when baked. Peeled apples will give you a delicately soft pie with no tough surprises, but some people argue that you lose the apple's nutritional value once the peel is removed.

What are the top 5 apples for baking? ›

For the best pies, crisps, and other baked treats, apples need to be firm enough to hold their own during the cooking process. We call these apples “baking apples” and to namedrop, they include Braeburn, Cortland, Honey Gold, Jonathan, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Haralson, and Newtown Pippin.

What is the best baking apple for apple pie? ›

The Best Apples for Apple Pie

Others to look for at your local market that will be excellent in apple pie are Cortland, Crispin, Ida Reds, Jonagold, McIntosh, Northern Spy, Pink Lady, Rome and Winesap. For more on all these apples, including what they look and taste like, see our baking apple guide below.

What are the best apples to use for apple pie or apple crisp? ›

What Makes A Good Apple For Apple Crisp? The best apples for baking keep their structure under heat, which prevents the chunks of fruit from turning into mush after baking. The firm and crisp Granny Smith and Honeycrisp varieties are popular apples to use in apple pies and apple crisps.

What is the number one sweetest apple? ›

Apple Sweetness Chart
Types of ApplesSweetest LevelPeak‑of‑season
Fujithe sweetest apple varietymid- to late October
Galahighly sweetlate July to early September
Golden Delicioussweet, rich and mild in flavormid- to late September
Red Delicioussweet-tart mix but very mild in flavormid- to late September
7 more rows
Aug 9, 2022

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Kelle Weber

Last Updated:

Views: 5954

Rating: 4.2 / 5 (53 voted)

Reviews: 84% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Kelle Weber

Birthday: 2000-08-05

Address: 6796 Juan Square, Markfort, MN 58988

Phone: +8215934114615

Job: Hospitality Director

Hobby: tabletop games, Foreign language learning, Leather crafting, Horseback riding, Swimming, Knapping, Handball

Introduction: My name is Kelle Weber, I am a magnificent, enchanting, fair, joyous, light, determined, joyous person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.