Vegan Apple Pie Recipe (2024)

By Tara Parker-Pope

Vegan Apple Pie Recipe (1)

Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Rating
4(178)
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Dawn Lerman, a New York-based nutrition consultant and Well blog columnist, brought this recipe to The Times in the fall of 2015. It's a delicious sugar-free alternative to the traditional apple pie, and it's a cinch to put together.

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Ingredients

Yield:8 slices

    For the Crust

    • ¼teaspoon sea salt
    • cups whole-wheat pastry flour
    • ¼cup vegan butter substitute, like Earth Balance
    • 1tablespoon barley flour

    For the Filling

    • 4large apples; peeled and cut in chunks
    • 1⅓cups apple juice
    • cup raisins
    • ½teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½teaspoon lemon juice
    • 2tablespoons kuzu, arrowroot or corn starch

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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

231 calories; 6 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 44 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 19 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 116 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Prepare the crust first by mixing the salt into the fresh pastry flour, then adding the butter substitute. Sprinkle the barley flour over this mixture, slightly mix, and add enough water to make a thick ball of dough (between three and four tablespoons). Quickly roll out between two sheets of wax paper or on a board used for pie crusts.

  2. Step

    2

    Shape the dough into a 12-inch circle and place into a lightly greased glass or ceramic pie pan. Crimp the edges at the top of the pan. Prick the bottom and sides of the pie crust lightly with a fork so the crust will not puff up and let the liquid from the pie filling go under it. Store in the refrigerator while you make the filling.

  3. Step

    3

    While the crust chills, combine the apples, ⅓ cup of the apple juice and the raisins and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Mix in the cinnamon and lemon juice.

  4. Step

    4

    Preheat oven to 350. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Combine the thickener and remaining 1 cup of apple juice, stir until dissolved and bring to a boil. Simmer about 1 minute or until transparent and thickened. Spoon the apples into the crust and pour the thickened mixture over them. Bake for about 40 minutes.

Tip

  • Kuzu is root starch that can be used to thicken soups, stews, sauces and pie fillings.

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blisssu

I wasn't sure I'd like the crust, but it was good. I used additive-free coconut oil instead of vegan margarine and upped the water to 6 tbsp--no harm to taste or texture. I too wondered what difference having just a tablespoon of barley flour made to the recipe, but I added it as directed. In a high-speed blender, it's easy to reduce barley (or any unusual grain/seed/bean--rice, quinoa, garbanzo, etc.) to flour. For baking temp, I checked another pie recipe, which called for 375F.

Miranda

I made this pie for my daughter who is on a health kick and my husband. I was not sure if my husband or I would enjoy it, but it was quite delicious. I baked the pie at 350 degrees. It was gone by the end of the night. I did use the Earth balance and I used all whole wheat flour. It worked out fine without the barley flour.

JulieP

Really good pie, with a few modifications. I topped with crushed walnuts and pomegranate seeds. iI was not too sweet, but sweet enough for my taste. For my kids I drizzled a little bit of maple syrup over the seeds and walnuts before serving. I will surely make it again, especially after apple picking

Dawn Lerman

The barley flour gives the crust a dense nutty flavor. It will work without it, but the texture and taste will be slightly different. But if you do not want to invest in the barley flour, the pie will still be delicious.

Colleen

Step 4 says to use the remaining 1 cup of apple juice, so I think ? must mean 1/3 cup.

Sue

I loved this pie. It was really easy to make and just the right amount of sweetness without any added sugar. I served it in a bowl with soy ice cream. I would definitely make this again.

Coe

We're vegan and enjoyed this simple, rustic pie. The filling was delicious--flavorful and not too sweet. I mistakenly used straight whole-wheat flour instead of whole-wheat pastry flour, and my crust was a little bitter. Next time I'll use the whole-wheat pastry flour, or a blend of white and whole-wheat flours. I ground whole barley in a coffee grinder to make barley flour, which added a nice flavor to the crust. The pie took an hour to cool, set up beautifully, and was easy to cut.

Tamar

Had thirty people over for the New Years. I needed something easy and fast and not too decadent to balance all the honey cakes and chocolate covered fruit. This did the trick.

Christine

I didn't have whole wheat pastry flour, so I found online the conversion for whole wheat pastry, to whole wheat, which was 1 cup of pastry flour equals one-helf cup of whole wheat flour, so I used 3/4 cup of whole wheat. Ended up with a small crust. I would like to hear suggestions on what to do if you don't have pastry flour.

Jon Hayes

I wanted to love this recipe but had problems with the filling. I cooked as directed and the apples turned to mush. It ended up being much lower than the lip of the pie dish

maru

I think a few steps are left out of this recipe - no indication of whether or not the crust should be baked first and for how long. I guessed and quite frankly it turned out very tough

Richard

Made this. The crust was quite hard and cardboard-ish--unpleasant to me. If I make it again, I'll use an olive oil pie crust---recipes are available via online search. I used the apple filling (veganized) which is describe in the Claudia Fleming apple crostata recipe available via the NYT recipes section. It was good. I think the filling described here is gimmicky because the use of apple juice definitely adds sugar, even if it isn't refined sugar.

Richard

Wish the directions were more precise about how to make the crust. Does "add the butter substitute" mean cut cold pieces into the flour with a pastry cutter, as you typically do with a pastry dough? Not clear.

Jennifer W.

This pie is absolutely delicious - my husband loved it as well. I found that the apples didn't need 15 minutes on the stove - I cooked for about 5-7 minutes and then let it sit with the lid on for a few minutes. The kuzu is a great addition and so healthy! I ended up using a gluten free pie crust but will have to try the one in the recipe another time, looks really great with the barley flour. Thanks so much! I will DEFINITELY make this again!

Sarah from Switzerland

This was really wonderful, love the contrast between the earthy crust and the sweet filling. I made my pastry super thin (more like a strudel really and covered the top too- it was wonderfully crunchy and flaky. Definitely will make this again

Ann

what type of apples?

Diyora

Really enjoyed making this! Was very simple. I'm new to making so make sure you cool the apple mixture down before spooning onto the crust. Gave me a soggy bottom!

gloria

Have not made this pie yet but plan to tomorrow. Went to three stores and couldn't find barley flower.Don't really want to use my coffee grinder for barley.

MojoChicken

Also! I used 3 apples and a pear and then thought it was too little amount so I added another apple after it had cooked for 15 mins and before it baked. Delish.

MojoChicken

I added some sugar both in the crust and the filling and used currants instead and it was super yummy. Maybe 2-3 tablespoons sugar in the crust and 1/3 cup sugar in the filling.

Coe

We're vegan and enjoyed this simple, rustic pie. The filling was delicious--flavorful and not too sweet. I mistakenly used straight whole-wheat flour instead of whole-wheat pastry flour, and my crust was a little bitter. Next time I'll use the whole-wheat pastry flour, or a blend of white and whole-wheat flours. I ground whole barley in a coffee grinder to make barley flour, which added a nice flavor to the crust. The pie took an hour to cool, set up beautifully, and was easy to cut.

Barbara Thomas

This pie isn't sugar free. There's lots of sugar in apple juice and some in raisins.

Tamar

Had thirty people over for the New Years. I needed something easy and fast and not too decadent to balance all the honey cakes and chocolate covered fruit. This did the trick.

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FAQs

Are Mcdonald's apple pies vegan? ›

This one is a slightly complex one to answer. Whilst all of the pie's ingredients are vegan-friendly (including the crispy pastry casing) the oil that is used to fry the pies can't be guaranteed vegan-friendly.

Is Costco apple pie vegan? ›

Is Costco's Apple Pie Vegan? The Costco Apple Pie, available in the bakery section, is a vegan pie. We refer to this as accidentally vegan because they probably didn't set out to make a vegan pie, but it just so happened the ingredients they used turned out that way.

Is Marie Callender apple pie vegan? ›

On its own, Marie Callender's pie crust is vegan, so what's not vegan varies depending on the filling. What is this? As a rule of thumb, their fruit pies are accidentally vegan, but pies with fillings like cream or meringue are not.

Can Vegans eat McDonald's fries? ›

Unfortunately for vegan American McDonald's fans, the fries there aren't plant-based. This is because one of the ingredients is “natural beef flavoring,” which contains milk. “When our suppliers partially fry our cut potatoes, they use an oil blend that contains beef flavoring,” the McDonald's website states.

What frozen apple pie is vegan? ›

Freshly baked desserts are made easy with OG freezer brand Sara Lee. All fruit pies are vegan, so opt for a Dutch Apple, Lattice Peach, or Mince Pie. Bonus points if you add vegan ice cream and non-dairy whipped cream.

Does Walmart apple pie have dairy? ›

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What do vegans buy at Costco? ›

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What pies can vegans eat? ›

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What is the apple pie rule? ›

Here's a look at one of the most unusual laws on the books in the Badger State. In Wisconsin, it is illegal to serve apple pie in public restaurants without a slice of cheese on top. Yes, you read that right: cheese is required on top of any apple pie that is served in a public restaurant in Wisconsin.

What apples not to use for pie? ›

For more on all these apples, including what they look and taste like, see our baking apple guide below. There are a few apples that don't make the cut. While great for snacking, Gala, Fuji and Red Delicious are the most common apples that won't hold up in the oven and will give you a watery-mushy pie, tart or cake.

What is the best thickener for apple pie? ›

Very often flour or cornstarch is used, but in certain instances tapioca, arrowroot and potato starch can also help achieve the desired consistency.

Is Mcdonald's apple pie dairy free? ›

OR: Water, Apples (23%), WHEAT Flour, Vegetable Oils (Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil), Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Dextrose, Salt, Spices, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Cassia Extract. Prepared in the restaurants using non-hydrogenated vegetable oil. N.B. May contain traces of milk.

Is Pillsbury pie dough vegan? ›

Unfortunately most of Pillsbury's pie crusts contain lard and/or beef tallow, making them clearly not vegan. However, they do have one pie crust that may be suitable for some vegans: Pillsbury Frozen All Vegetable Deep Dish Pie Crust.

Is anything on McDonald's menu vegan? ›

There are a number of vegan drinks available at McDonald's. These include Tropicana Orange Juice, bottles of water, Coca Cola Zero, Coca Cola, Diet co*ke, Fanta Orange, Irn Bru (only available at select restaurants), Oasis, Robinsons Fruit Juice, and Sprite Zero.

Does McDonald's apple pie contain dairy? ›

OR: Water, Apples (23%), WHEAT Flour, Vegetable Oils (Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil), Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Dextrose, Salt, Spices, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Cassia Extract. Prepared in the restaurants using non-hydrogenated vegetable oil. N.B. May contain traces of milk.

What are McDonald's Apple Pies made of? ›

Ingredients: Apples (apples, Ascorbic Acid, Salt, Citric Acid), Enriched Flour (bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Palm Oil, Water, Apple Juice Concentrate, Modified Food Starch, Invert Syrup, Contains 2% Or Less: Yeast, Salt, Cinnamon, Sunflower Lecithin, ...

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