Here are some gluten-free vegan apple pie recipes that you can try:
1. Homemade Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Pie
This recipe features a sweet-tart apple filling with a buttery gluten-free crust.
Ingredients:
- Crust:
- 3 cups gluten-free flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon organic cane sugar
- 1 cup vegan buttery spread
- ½ cup very cold water
- Filling:
- 8 small Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons organic cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the crust by mixing the gluten-free flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the vegan buttery spread until crumbly, then add cold water gradually until the dough forms. Chill for an hour.
- For the filling, toss the sliced apples with sugar, cornstarch, spices, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the crust, fill with apple mixture, cover with another crust, and bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown.
2. Gluten-Free Apple Pie (Dairy-Free & Vegan Option)
This classic recipe is simple and can easily be made vegan.
Ingredients:
- Filling:
- 6-8 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honey Crisp)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- Spices: cinnamon and nutmeg
- Crust:
- Use a double batch of your favorite gluten-free pie crust recipe.
Instructions:
- Prepare the pie crust and refrigerate for an hour.
- Combine apple slices with lemon juice and vanilla in a bowl. In another bowl, mix flour and sugars with spices before adding to the apples.
- Assemble the pie and bake at 400°F (204°C) for about an hour.
3. Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Crumble Pie
This version has a delicious crumble topping instead of a traditional crust.
Ingredients:
- Crust: Use your favorite gluten-free pie crust or almond flour crust.
- Filling:
- 6 large apples (peeled and sliced)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Spices: cinnamon and nutmeg
- Lemon juice and vanilla extract
- Crumble Topping:
- Rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
- Almond flour
- Brown sugar and cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare the pie crust.
- Toss apple filling ingredients together in a bowl.
- For the crumble topping, mix oats, almond flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon; add melted coconut oil or applesauce.
- Spoon apple filling into the crust, sprinkle crumble on top, and bake for about 45-55 minutes.
These recipes provide a variety of options for making a delicious gluten-free vegan apple pie that everyone can enjoy!