Easy Vegan Apple Pie (2024)

Step 1- Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and, grease a pie pan, set aside.

Step 2- You will start with making your apple pie filling. If you don't have a peeler and corer, then core them, take the skin off, and then slice them as thin as possible. Place them in a large bowl.

Step 3- Make your apple filling; take a small bowl and combine the 1 TB white sugar, 1 TB brown sugar, and 1 TB cinnamon, and mix until combined. Add that mixture to the apple slices, gently stir until all combined, and set aside the apple mixture.

Step 4- Now, we will start on the crust. Take your stand mixer with a large mixing bowl and place your flour mixture and all the crust ingredients. You want your vegan butter to be a little bit melted. Stir all of these together until combined.

Step 5- Now, press half of the dough into the pie dish for the bottom of the pie crust and sides. Bake this for 8 minutes. Then remove and place on a cooling rack.

Step 6- Next, pour the prepared sliced apples on top of the crust and spread evenly.

Step 7- Take the remaining pie crust and crumble it over the top of the apples. You will likely have a few apples poking through, and that's okay; you want it mostly covered.

Step 8- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes. Start checking the pie for doneness at the 40-minute mark. Take a fork or toothpick to check and see if the apples are soft; if not, continue baking; the top will be a light golden brown.

Step 9- Let this cool for a couple of hours for the best flavor and for it to set up. When ready to serve, you can reheat it slightly for a warm piece of delicious vegan apple pie and vegan ice cream. You could also drizzle this with some vegan caramel sauce. I've also seen people drizzle their apple pies with maple syrup.

How do you store this?

I let this pie cool down completely to room temperature before covering it with plastic wrap. I always leave this in its pie plate on the counter covered it will last for up to 5 days or so. For best results, I wouldn't make this over 2 days before the event you need it for.

Can this fall dessert be made ahead of time?

Yes, I almost always make this the day before the event. For best results, I wouldn't make this over 2 days before the event you need it for.
If you want more of a traditional apple pie, you could make one using a homemade vegan pie crust and just use the apple filling for the recipe but add an additional ¼ cup of brown and white sugar, and you'll have more of a classic apple pie a vegan version of course.
The reason why you have to add more sugar if you're making a regular pie crust is because, in this crumble pie version, all the sugar in the pie is in the crust. However, this pie is so good you don't even miss the layers of flaky crust in traditional pie crust. And I think this could be added to your classic holiday desserts list.

Why is thinness important in apples when making vegan apple pies?

If your apple pie slices are too thick, they won't cook quickly enough, and then you'll have a crunchy apple pie. I don't think many people like crunchy apple pies. So cut those babies thin, and you will be on your way to a delicious apple pie.

Can you freeze this pie?

Let this come to room temperature before wrapping several times with plastic wrap and placing it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.