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Dairy Free Apple Pie (Vegan)

October 14, 2019 by LarishaBernard 28 Comments

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This Dairy Free Apple Pie recipe turns an American classic into your favorite dairy free dessert! Learn how to make a completely homemade vegan apple pie from scratch! 

Apple Pies are a tradition for many American homes and others around the world.  It’s the iconic and best known version of any pie. But it traditionally is made with butter making it neither dairy free or vegan.  Luckily, we’ve created the best tasting and most delicious dairy free apple pie around.  You are just going to fall in love with this apple pie filling! 

This dairy free apple pie recipe is: 

  • Dairy Free
  • Egg Free
  • Completely Vegan
  • Can be Top 8 Free Allergy Friendly 

It’s not a super quick recipe and it’s not designed to be. You could absolutely take a quick route and buy a pre-made dairy free pie crust and a can of apple pie filling, but that’s not why you’re here. 

You are here because you want to make something that reminds you of your grandma’s apple pie. And this recipe, if followed, will give you all those warm, fuzzy memories, while still being a completely allergy friendly apple pie recipe.

It will then be known to you as the best apple pie recipe around! 

What ingredients do you need to make a dairy free apple pie recipe?

There are two parts to making this vegan apple pie recipe.  The first part is the crust and then the apple pie filling.  Today, we’ll get into both how to make the dairy free pie crust and how to make the apple pie filling. 

In order to make the dairy free pie crust, you are going to need the following ingredients: 

  • flour
  • salt
  • vegan sugar
  • vegan shortening
  • unsweetened almond milk (can sub for any dairy free milk)

In order to make the best vegan apple pie filling, you are going to need the following ingredients:

  • Granny Smith Apples
  • brown sugar
  • vegan cane sugar
  • maple syrup
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • cardamom 
  • salt
  • vanilla
  • lemon zest
  • lemon juice
  • arrowroot powder

In total for the dairy free pie crust and the dairy free apple pie filling, there are 15 ingredients.  A lot of them are spices, and nothing is really hard or obscure item that you aren’t going to be able to find at any major grocery store. 

Can I prep this vegan apple pie ahead of time?

Yes!  This pie should be stored In the fridge for best results and will last up to 7 days ahead of time.  Best served warm. 

Can I make this Top 8 Allergen Free Apple Pie?

The Top allergens in this recipe is wheat, soy, and almond milk. 

The almond milk can be replaced with any safe dairy free milk for your family. 

The soy is in the vegan shortening, but you can replace that with Earth Balance soy free butter, in the red tub.

The flour can be replaced with gluten free flour in the same amount. We like this GF flour.

WHAT ARE OTHER VEGAN CAKE RECIPES THAT I SHOULD TRY?

Just because you have food allergies or preferences, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be able to have great tasting desserts.  We’d even venture to say that these are better than their “normal” counterparts. 

These are some other dairy free cake recipes that you should try: 

  • Easy Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake
  • Vegan Coconut Cake
  • Vegan Strawberry Cake 
  • The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake
  • Vegan Carrot Cake
  • Perfect Fall Vegan Pumpkin Roll
  • Vegan Lemon Pound Cake
  • Vegan vanilla cupcakes 

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Dairy Free Apple Pie (Vegan)

This Dairy Free Apple Pie recipe turns an American classic into your favorite dairy free dessert! Learn how to make a completely homemade vegan apple pie from scratch! 
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free dessert, dairy free pie, diary free apple pie
Servings: 8 slices
Author: LarishaBernard

Ingredients

For the dairy free pie crust

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp vegan cane sugar
  • 9 tbsp vegan shortening
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (sub for any non dairy milk)
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla extract

For the Dairy Free Apple Pie Filling

  • 6 granny smith apples
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegan cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cardamom (1/16th of a tsp)
  • 1 zest from 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot powder

Instructions

For the dairy free pie crust

  • In a large bowl, add the flour, salt, and sugar. Stir together with a fork. 
  • Cut vegan shortening into tablespoon size cubes and then using a fork combine together until crumbly. 
  • Pour in milk and vanilla.
  • Stir until combined. 
  • Use hands to form a dough. 
  • Lay a piece of parchment paper down and sprinkle with flour. Lay dough down and sprinkle with a touch of flour on top.  
  • Roll out into a circle about 10-11 inches. Press down into pie pan.
  • Pinch or design the edges however you want.
  • If you desire a top crust layer, then repeat the steps again for a second pie crust layer and then you can lay on top or cut into strips or design as desired after your filling is inside the bottom layer. 
  • Set aside while you make your filling.

For the Dairy Free Apple Pie Filling

  • Peel the apples, then core them.  Slice them to be 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick, trying to keep them all roughly the same size. 
  • Into a large pot or dutch oven, add the sliced apples and all the remaining ingredients except the arrowroot powder. Stir all the ingredients around very well. 
  • Turn the heat on medium and stir occasionally for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the arrowroot powder until combined and turn off heat. 
  • Pour the entire contents of the pot onto a parchment lined sheet pan and shake so the apples are in an even layer. Let cool to room temperature.  
  • Scoop the apples up and place them into your pie crust lined pie plate. You don’t want all the juice, but the little bit from scooping is okay.
  • Move the apples around so there are little to no gaps. Around the outer edge of the pie crust, you can use the curved side of the apple to get more in. Gently shake the pie plate to wiggle them around. 
  • If using a top layer of pie crust, place that on top and arrange as desired. If you are not doing a design and just add a solid top, cut slits in the center for steam to vent through. 
  • Put the pie in the freezer for 15 minutes. 
  • Preheat to 425 degrees. 
  • If using any tp layer, designs or cut outs, brush the entire top of the pie with almond milk, including the edges. 
  • Place pie on a parchment lined baking sheet. 
  • Sprinkle with course sparkling sugar. 
  • Bake for 50 minutes. 
  • Pull the pie out of the oven if any spots look light, brush with vegan butter gently. If you pie crust looks dark, cover with foil very carefully. 
  • Bake for another 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. 
  • Remove, let cool to room temperature before serving. 
  • Top with dairy free whipped topping or ice cream. 

Video

Notes

*See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation
**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. 
 

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This post was originally published on 3/8/2019 and updated on 10/13/2019. 

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  1. Kimberly

    June 26, 2019 at 1:42 am

    I can’t get over how easy this is!! So yummy.

    Reply
    • LarishaCampbell

      July 3, 2019 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Deborah

    November 10, 2019 at 12:36 am

    This recipe is amazing I swapped out the vegetable shortening and used coconut oil instead with water and no milk or vanilla and it cane out amazing. The filling taste just like my gramas apple pies. Thank you so much for this recipe… it’s comes out great every time.

    Reply
    • LarishaCampbell

      November 10, 2019 at 8:11 pm

      We are so happy that you loved the recipe! Thanks for adding your changes, we love hearing ideas for ways people are changing it up and it still working. It’s useful to other people for sure! Enjoy your pie!

      Reply
  3. Natalia

    February 16, 2020 at 11:14 pm

    I made this recipe for Valentine’s Day and it was a hit.
    I swap the arrowroot powder with cornstarch and it turned perfectly fine.
    Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe

    Reply
    • LarishaCampbell

      February 17, 2020 at 6:43 am

      YAY! We are so happy to hear that! We are so glad that the recipe was a hit! Have a great day!

      Reply
  4. Laëtitia

    April 13, 2020 at 7:28 am

    5 stars
    Hey ♥︎
    This pie is so delicious.
    Thank you so much for this amazing recipe!

    Reply
    • LarishaCampbell

      April 30, 2020 at 2:07 am

      We’re so glad that you think so! Thanks so much for your review

      Reply
  5. Patty

    April 16, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    Does Silk whipping cream taste good in hot savory meat or chicken casseroles?

    Reply
    • LarishaCampbell

      April 30, 2020 at 2:03 am

      We only tried it making vegan chicken alfredo, but it should work anywhere that calls for heavy cream

      Reply
  6. Brian Feliciano

    April 28, 2020 at 9:30 pm

    5 stars
    Best apple pie I ever had!!

    Reply
    • LarishaCampbell

      April 29, 2020 at 7:21 am

      Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review! We’re so excited you liked the pie. Have a great day!

      Reply
  7. Ilo Vemeat

    May 1, 2020 at 10:50 am

    5 stars
    Excellent apple pie.

    Reply
    • LarishaCampbell

      May 1, 2020 at 10:29 pm

      We’re so excited that you liked it. Thanks for taking time to leave a review, we’re appreciative of your time. Have a great weekend

      Reply
  8. Tania

    June 23, 2020 at 9:12 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this recipe – it turned out absolutely delicious!! It was a hit with all of my non-vegan family members! I’ve never been a fan of apple pie but this one was so good. I can’t wait to make it again 🙂

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      June 25, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing and leaving a review, we appreciate that! Glad to hear it was such a hit

      Reply
  9. Megan Graney

    June 24, 2020 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    This took me a bit over two hours to prepare and bake but I’m slow. I did a lattice design and the crust turned out beautifully. The filling was a little on the short side so I added a layer of uncooked peaches to fill the pan (it is a larger pan) and that worked really well.
    I brought the pie to friends for dinner and it turned into a real celebration as a result of the pie. We all loved it. Ate it with cashew ice cream and had a wonderful time. I will definitely be making this pie again!

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      June 25, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      oh my, apples and peaches together sound amazing! Thanks so much for sharing and leaving a review, we appreciate that!

      Reply
  10. Irish

    July 10, 2020 at 6:45 am

    This pie is amazing!!! My first time making an apple pie from scratch….I tell you it’s wasn’t perfect looking but decent and let me tell you once again, it was amazingly delicious!!!!

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      July 10, 2020 at 10:46 am

      Taste is all that matters! So happy to hear you liked it, we appreciate you taking time out of your day to leave a review!

      Reply
  11. Steph

    October 13, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    Made this and it turned out great! Best turnout for a vegan pie I’ve ever had! Thank you!! 🙂

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      October 15, 2020 at 9:55 pm

      We’re so happy to hear that! Thanks so much for leaving a review! We really appreciate it. Have a great rest of your week.

      Reply
  12. Valeria

    November 27, 2020 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
    THIS PIE IS EVERYTHING! Absolutely Delicious! I recently found out of this page because of the vegan apple pie recipe and now it is my go to place for vegan recipes 🙂

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      December 1, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      We’re so happy to hear it was enjoyable! Thanks for taking time out of your day to write a review, it’s much appreciated!

      Reply
  13. Hema

    February 6, 2021 at 4:18 am

    5 stars
    Thanks For Sharing this Amazing Recipe. My Family Loved It. I will be sharing this Recipe with my Friends. Hope They will like it.

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      February 25, 2021 at 9:03 am

      We’re so happy to hear everyone enjoyed it! Thanks so much for leaving a review! We really appreciate that.

      Reply
  14. Leah

    November 4, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    I made the pie, kept it frozen, then baked it a week later when I had people over. The crust and the filling was amazing. Thank you for the simple, yet delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      February 10, 2022 at 8:16 pm

      Love it!

      Reply

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