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    Published: Nov 24, 2019 · Modified: Oct 24, 2023 by Courtney Hunter · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    Easy Vegan Apple Pie

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    This easy vegan apple pie requires no rolling of pie crust; it has a delicious crumb bottom and top. This is perfect if you're short on time and don't want to mess with a pie crust recipe. This recipe does not disappoint.

    Up close photo of a vegan apple pie with a scoop of ice cream and caramel on the top on a blue small plate.

    Apple pie is another one high up on the list of delicious pies for me. And what I love most about the best easy vegan apple pie is that it truly is easy. There is no messing with a difficult pie crust.

    You make a quick and easy dough (similar to making cookies), put a layer on the bottom and top, and fill the middle with cinnamon and sugar apples. No rolling pin, pastry cutter, food processor, or careful mixing. The bottom crust and the top crust are the same.

    If you're looking for more delicious vegan desserts, check out this Vegan Pumpkin Pie, Vegan Apple Pie Bars, or this Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie.

    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients and Substitutions
    • How to make this easy vegan apple recipe
    • Expert Tips and Tricks
    • Recipe FAQS
    • Here are some more vegan dessert options perfect for holiday dinners...
    • The Best Vegan Apple Pie

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • The crust makes this not exactly a classic vegan apple pie, but it is the best pie when it comes to a vegan apple pie recipe I've made.
    • The longest part about the recipe is A. the cooking time and B. the apple preparation part.
    • It's super easy to make.
    • It's always a crowd-pleaser.

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    Ingredients in small containers with black labels on a marble background.
    Ingredients in small containers with black labels on a marble background.
    • 6-7 apples- I use a variety of apples whenever I make a homemade apple pie. People usually say to only use tart apples, but I prefer the complexity of different flavors. Sour and sweet apples are perfect for apple desserts. I almost always use a mix of Gala, Pink Lady, Granny Smith apples, and whatever is on sale, as long as it isn't a mushy apple. 
    • White and Brown sugar- I prefer the combination here, but if you're out of one or the other, you can use just one type.
    • Cinnamon- This is a must for that classic apple pie flavor.
    • Vegan butter- works best in this recipe. You can use whichever your favorite vegan butter is.
    • All-purpose flour- If you need this to be gluten-free, you can use an all-purpose gluten-free flour, but for the best results, regular all-purpose flour works great.
    • Baking powder- This helps give the dough a little rise.
    • Vinegar- I prefer white vinegar, but if all you have is apple cider vinegar, that will work.
    • Vegan milk- almond, oat, soy milk, whatever you want.

    Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full ingredient and quantity information.

    How to make this easy vegan apple recipe

    Glass pie pan sprayed with cooking spray on a marble counter.

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

    Thinly sliced and peeled apples in a pile on a red cutting board.

    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.

    Thinly sliced apples covered in cinnamon and sugar in a clear bowl on a marble background.

    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.

    The dough for the pie in a clump in a large glass pyrex bowl.

    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.

    Half the pie crust smashed into the pie plate on a marble background.

    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.

    The cinnamon sugar layered apples in the pie pan on a marble background.

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

    The uncooked pie crust sprinkled on top of the uncooked apples in the pie pan.

    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. 

    The apple pie after being cooked on a slate background.

    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.

    A overhead shot of the vegan apple pie with a slice of ice cream and caramel on a small blue plate.

    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.

    Expert Tips and Tricks

    1. The key to a good apple pie is getting the apple slices to the correct thickness. You want them pretty thin and evenly cut so that they cook at an even rate.
    2. Make sure you leave enough dough to cover the top of the pie.
    3. If your crust is browning before your apples are done you can cover it closely with foil to prevent it from over browning.
    A single slice of vegan apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle of caramel sauce on a blue plate.

    Recipe FAQS

    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.

    Here are some more vegan dessert options perfect for holiday dinners...

    • Vegan pumpkin pie bar with whipped topping on a small white plate.
      Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bars
    • A single slice of a vegan chocolate chip pie with ice cream and chocolate sauce drizzle.
      Vegan Chocolate Chip Pie
    • Vegan Pie crust precooked in a pie plate on a marble background.
      Easy Vegan Pie Crust
    • vegan peanut butter pie recipe
      Vegan Peanut Butter Pie (No bake)

    If you loved this recipe, then give it a 5-star rating and leave a comment! I love to chat with you all. Please feel free to share on social media and tag #courtneyshomestead. I would love to see you over on Instagram or Facebook.

    Vegan apple pie with ice cream on top on a blue plate.

    The Best Vegan Apple Pie

    This vegan apple pie is so easy to make, it has a crumb crust for those nervous about pie crusts.
    4.93 from 13 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 slices or 1 pie
    Calories: 421kcal
    Author: Courtney Hunter

    Ingredients

    Apple filling

    • 6-7 apples cored, peeled, sliced.
    • 1 TB white sugar
    • 1 TB brown sugar
    • 1 TB Cinnamon

    Pie Crust

    • 12 TBs 170 grams vegan butter, partially melted.
    • 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
    • ¾ cup white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon plant milk

    Instructions

    • Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and grease a pie pan, set aside.
    • You're going to start with your apples. If you don't have a peeler and corer than core them, take the skin off and then slice them as thin as you can. Place them in a bowl. Now take a small bowl and combine the 1 TB white sugar, 1 TB brown sugar, and 1 TB cinnamon, mix until combined. Now add that mixture to the apples and gently stir until all combined and set aside.
    • Now we will start on the crust. Take your stand mixer and place all the crust ingredients. You want your vegan butter to be a little bit melted. Stir all of these together until combined.
    • Now press half of the dough into the pie dish, on the bottom and sides.
    • Bake this for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove.
    • Pour the prepared apple mixture on top of the crust and spread evenly. Take the remaining pie crust and crumble it over the apples. You will likely have a few apples poking through and that's okay you just want it mostly covered.
    • 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.
    • Let this cool for a couple of hours, when ready to serve you can reheat it slightly for a warm piece of apple pie and vegan ice cream.

    Notes

    Storing- 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.
    Freezing- 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. 
    Gluten-Free- Use an all-purpose gluten-free flour. 
    Expert Tips and Tricks-
    1. The key to a good apple pie is getting the apple slices to the correct thickness. You want them pretty thin and evenly cut so that they cook at an even rate.
    2. Make sure you leave enough dough to cover the top of the pie.
    3. If your crust is browning before your apples are done you can cover it closely with foil to prevent it from over browning.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece of pie | Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 38g
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    1. Courtney R says

      June 21, 2022 at 1:07 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious and very easy! My husband who is an apple pie lover, loved this!

      Reply
    2. Ashley says

      September 27, 2020 at 12:51 pm

      This sounds so easy, I can't wait to make it! Question: since you don't prebake the bottom crust, does it become mushy?

      Reply
      • Courtneys Homestead says

        September 27, 2020 at 12:52 pm

        Hi Ashley! I have never prebaked the crust and it always turns out great. It’s not mushy. Thanks for checking! ❤️

        Reply
    3. Liora says

      May 25, 2020 at 12:07 am

      Made two from your recipe for the first time ever. Sad to say I forgot to add the sugar to the crust of the first one so here’s to hoping it’s still delicious lol

      Reply
      • Courtneys Homestead says

        May 25, 2020 at 6:43 am

        Thanks for trying them out! I have never had it without sugar and my guess is it won’t be as tasty, but I sure hope it is! I have definitely done things like that before! Thanks for stopping by Liora I appreciate it so much! ❤️❤️

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    4. Meredith says

      April 06, 2020 at 11:12 am

      This looks amazing! I don't have that much butter at home, can I substitute cocount oil?

      Reply
      • Courtneys Homestead says

        April 06, 2020 at 11:14 am

        Hi Meredith! I have never tried it, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work! Let me know how it turns out and thanks so much for stopping by! ❤️

        Reply
    5. Lisa Fehlman says

      December 09, 2019 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good. Pie and apple crisp.

      Reply
      • Courtneys Homestead says

        December 10, 2019 at 1:22 pm

        Thanks so much for trying it! ❤❤

        Reply
    6. Lisa Fehlman says

      December 09, 2019 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good. Pie and apple crisp.

      Reply
    7. Lisa Fehlman says

      December 09, 2019 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good. Pie and apple crisp.

      Reply

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