8" Pie Dish
Mixing Bowls
Rolling Pin
Clingfilm
To make the filling
In a large bowl, place the sliced apples and lemon juice
Sprinkle over the sugars, flour and spices and toss through with your hands. Leave for a good hour or so for the sugars to make a light syrup
To make the crust
A flaky crust depends entirely on two things: keep it cold and don't overwork it. My dough almost resembles crumbs when it goes into the fridge.
Mix flour, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add cubes of very cold shortening to dry ingredients. Cut in with a pastry cutter or knife until a uniform crumbly mixture forms. Don't let it get warm!
Add about 3 tbsp water and quickly mix in with a knife or pastry cutter. Add 2-3 more tbsp as required. Dough should be crumbly and loose. Wrap tightly in clingfilm and place in freezer for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 200c.
To prepare the Pie
Divide dough roughly in half, it will still be a bit crumbly. Place dough ball between two sheets of clingfilm. Roll out thinly to suit your pie dish. If your dish is smaller than 8", you may have a few scraps left for decoration.
Remove top layer of clingfilm and line pie dish with dough, removing remaining clingfilm after lining. Repeat procedure for the pie cover.
Add filling to desired depth, pressing down gently to remove air gaps and provide a level surface.
Add the teaspoon of butter dotted over the filling.
Cover with remaining pastry, crimping the top and bottom edges. Sprinkle top with sugar and add a few vent holes.
Cover with foil and bake for 30mins. Remove foil and bake for an additional 30mins until crust is golden brown.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 30mins until crust is golden brown.
Enjoy with custard, cream or vanilla ice cream!
Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.
Nutrition Facts
The Best Vegan Apple Pie recipe
Amount per Serving
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.