Vegan Appleberry Pie Recipe (2024)

Recipe from "Vegan Pie in the Sky"

Adapted by Tara Parker-Pope

Vegan Appleberry Pie Recipe (1)

Total Time
2 hours, plus 1 hour's freezing
Rating
5(117)
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It may sound like a mystery fruit, but appleberry is the best of fruit pie worlds: the substantial, hearty texture of apples fused with fresh or frozen sweet, tart berries. —Tara Parker-Pope

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Ingredients

Yield:One 9-inch top and bottom crust.; One 9-inch pie.

    Olive Oil Double Crust

    • cups all-purpose flour
    • ¾teaspoon salt
    • cup olive oil, partially frozen (see instructions below)
    • 4 to 8tablespoons ice water
    • 1tablespoon apple cider vinegar

    Filling

    • 2cups fresh blackberries, raspberries, blueberries or a mix (about 10 ounces frozen berries)
    • 4cups peeled Granny Smith apples, sliced ¼-inch thick or thinner (about 1½ pounds)
    • 2tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • cup sugar
    • ¾teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Big pinch of ground nutmeg
    • 4tablespoons cornstarch

    Topping

    • 2tablespoons almond milk
    • 1tablespoon sugar

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

  1. For the Crust

    1. Step

      1

      About an hour before beginning the recipe, place the olive oil in a plastic container. For best results, use a thin, light container, like the kind used for takeout food. Freeze the oil until it is opaque and congealed but still somewhat soft, like the consistency of slightly melted sorbet. If it gets too frozen, that’s O.K.; just let it thaw a bit so that you can work with it.

    2. Step

      2

      In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Working quickly, add the olive oil by the tablespoonful, cutting it into the flour with your fingers or a pastry cutter, until the flour appears pebbly.

    3. Step

      3

      In a cup, mix together 4 tablespoons of the ice water with the apple cider vinegar. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the water and vinegar mixture into the dough and stir, using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together to form a soft ball. Take care not to knead the dough too much.

    4. Step

      4

      Divide the dough in two. Press each half into a disk about an inch thick and place each disk between two 14-inch long pieces of waxed paper. Using a rolling pin, roll each piece into a circle about ¼-inch thick. For a more even, uniform circle of dough, roll the pin one or two strokes outward, turn the dough a few degrees, and roll a few times again and repeat. Repeat with the other half of the dough. Refrigerate the rolled dough wrapped in waxed paper until it is ready to use, or as directed in the recipe.

  2. For the Pie

    1. Step

      5

      Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine the filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

    2. Step

      6

      Fit the bottom crust into the pie plate, pile in the filling, and gently press down to get everything in. Cover with the top crust, pinch the edges together, trim excess dough to about an inch, and crimp. Make five slits in the middle of the pie to let steam escape (a steak knife works great for this).

    3. Step

      7

      Brush the top of the pie with almond milk, and sprinkle with sugar.

    4. Step

      8

      Bake for 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and continue baking 35 to 40 more minutes, or until the filling bubbles up through the edges. Place the pie on a cooling rack and let cool for about 30 minutes before serving.

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Ewww

If there is one bit of advise and only one I was permitted to share...Never use tapioca in a pie. Only a tapioca pudding pie!!!!Use the sugar, flour, cornstarch, lemon and bake it until its bubbling like a lava hot spring.

pielover

I'd like to respond to the warning about using tapioca in pie. Not sure what bad experience you've had but tapioca is most helpful as a fruit thickener. I use about 3 tablespoons of flour and 3 of tapioca for most fruit pies. I don't care about cloudiness (which is a reason not to use flour.) Sometimes it's 1/4 cup of one and 2 tablespoons of the other, but the combination works great and you'll find this advice in good pie cookbooks.

ingrid

Delicious! And easy-- just allow time to put things in fridge and freezer.

I made the crust exactly as directed, using light olive oil (the recipe didn't specify). When I mixed the dough I was a bit concerned about the salad dressing smell of the vinegar and oil, but the flavor of the baked crust was wonderful. Everyone loved it and no one guessed the secret ingredients.

I modified the filling, making it with apples only. I used tapioca not corn starch and apple cider not lemon juice.

SophieM

fantastic pie! Made exactly to recipe and wouldn’t change a thing. I’m on a no-dairy diet while nursing at the moment and was missing pie. I happily found this recipe even though it is not billed as dairy-free. The olive oil works great semi-frozen and the filling is just delicious. I made a dairy-free custard with egg, cornstarch and almond milk too to serve it with- you could skip egg if cooking as/for a vegan! My butter and cream loving family loved didn’t miss it!

David B

I’ve made this pie 3-4 times following the directions closely and every time it is divine.

Susan K.

I've made vegan pie crusts but never dreamed olive oil could yield a better crust than good old Crisco. This may be the best pie crust I've ever made, to my happy surprise. I baked it on the next-to-the-bottom oven rack in a Pyrex pie dish so the bottom crust would brown and crisp, and put a pie crust shield over the top when I turned the temp down after the allotted 20 minutes. One more tip: put a baking sheet underneath after aforesaid 20 minutes, to catch drips.

katepmax

I was dubious about the crust - but it was great! Used blackberries and grannies but would try other fruit.

Jake R

The people loved it! Vegan crust tasted really good and is honestly easier to make than the butter crust. I used blackberries and it was a great combo with the apples.

Kim

The pie crust was delicious! As for the pie filling, I thought the flavor was good but the seeds from the blackberries made this almost unpalatable. I usually don't mind blackberry seeds but this was excessive. I used 2c of blackberries so to anyone reading this, I'd suggest 1c at most and blue or raspberries for the other cup.

MM

Excellent crust. Good even if vegan isn't the object.

rodger

I used a pre-made frozen pie crust to save on time. Was a hit at family thanksgiving!

Margo

I thought this was a delicious recipe! I was worried at first becasue the crust did not come together as a butter crust normally does in my Cuisinart. After adding the 8 Tbsp of ice water, I just turned out the dough "crumbles" onto my counter and kneaded it into a ball. From there, it all went as planned and the crust turned out perfectly.

pielover

I'd like to respond to the warning about using tapioca in pie. Not sure what bad experience you've had but tapioca is most helpful as a fruit thickener. I use about 3 tablespoons of flour and 3 of tapioca for most fruit pies. I don't care about cloudiness (which is a reason not to use flour.) Sometimes it's 1/4 cup of one and 2 tablespoons of the other, but the combination works great and you'll find this advice in good pie cookbooks.

Jenny

This is an Isa Chandra Moskowitz/Terry Hope Romero recipe...

SophieM

fantastic pie! Made exactly to recipe and wouldn’t change a thing. I’m on a no-dairy diet while nursing at the moment and was missing pie. I happily found this recipe even though it is not billed as dairy-free. The olive oil works great semi-frozen and the filling is just delicious. I made a dairy-free custard with egg, cornstarch and almond milk too to serve it with- you could skip egg if cooking as/for a vegan! My butter and cream loving family loved didn’t miss it!

ingrid

Delicious! And easy-- just allow time to put things in fridge and freezer.

I made the crust exactly as directed, using light olive oil (the recipe didn't specify). When I mixed the dough I was a bit concerned about the salad dressing smell of the vinegar and oil, but the flavor of the baked crust was wonderful. Everyone loved it and no one guessed the secret ingredients.

I modified the filling, making it with apples only. I used tapioca not corn starch and apple cider not lemon juice.

Ewww

If there is one bit of advise and only one I was permitted to share...Never use tapioca in a pie. Only a tapioca pudding pie!!!!Use the sugar, flour, cornstarch, lemon and bake it until its bubbling like a lava hot spring.

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Vegan Appleberry Pie Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Are McDonald's apple pies still vegan? ›

There are no ingredients of animal origin in the Apple Pies.

What brand of 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.

What are the best apples for apple pie? ›

The best apples for making apple pie
  • Crispin (Mutsu). ...
  • Golden Delicious. ...
  • Granny Smith. ...
  • Honeycrisp. ...
  • Jonagold or Jonathan. ...
  • Northern Spy. ...
  • Pink Lady. This super crisp apple certainly is sturdy enough to hold its shape when baked. ...
  • Winesap. This heirloom cultivar is said to have been around for centuries.
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Is Big Mac no meat vegan? ›

Modified Big Mac

Order the Big Mac without the beef patty and cheese. Swap the Big Mac sauce (which is not vegan) for one of the two vegan sauce options: Tangy Barbeque Sauce or Sweet 'N Sour Sauce. The Big Mac sesame seed bun and all the other toppings (lettuce, pickle slices, and onions) are vegan.

Is Marie Callender's 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.

What is the best thickener for apple pie filling? ›

The best way to thicken runny apple pie filling before baking it is to add some cornstarch, tapioca starch, or flour to your mix. To fix a runny pie that's already been baked, simply let it cool to see if it will congeal naturally. If not, you can stick it back in the oven for a bit longer.

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.

How do you make the bottom crust of an apple pie not soggy? ›

Sprinkle dried breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes, or other types of cereal, on the bottom crust before filling and baking in the oven.

Does Costco have vegan pies? ›

Giant Apple Pie

We're in peak pie season, and Costco's cult-favorite, accidentally vegan apple pie is an immediate add-to-cart whether you're venturing through the endless aisles of your nearest location or ordering online for socially distanced delivery to your doorstep.

Is Costco 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. If you don't feel like making a homemade vegan apple pie, it's a great option!

What vegan cheese does Your Pie use? ›

In fact, all pizza dough at Your Pie is vegan. They proudly offer Daiya cheese for pizza as well. For those with nut restrictions, you'll only find them in their pesto and gelatos. (Specifically, Butterfinger, coconut, and pistachio flavors.)

What is the sweetest apple for apple pie? ›

The Honeycrisp apple is one of the sweeter varieties, so it definitely is not lacking in the flavor department. They stay relatively firm, although less so than the Granny Smiths, and this makes them a great combination of flavor and texture for your pies.

Why is my apple pie watery? ›

One of the chief reasons bakers end up with apple soup under the crust is failure to bake their pie long enough. There's almost no such thing as over-baking an apple pie; I've baked apple pies for 2 hours and longer, and they turn out just fine.

What is it called when apples turn brown? ›

This unappetizing phenomenon is actually due to a chain of biochemical reactions known as “enzymatic browning.” When an apple is injured (or cut into pieces), the plant tissue is exposed to oxygen. This triggers an enzyme known as polyphenol oxidase (PPO) to—wait for it—oxidize polyphenols in the apple's flesh.

Do apple pies at mcdonalds have 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.

Is anything from McDonald 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.

Is anything on McDonald's menu vegan? ›

Not only is the McPlant burger completely vegan, but McDonald's has also made the decision to cook the vegan patties on a separate grill from their other meat and dairy items.

What happened to McDonald's apple pies? ›

One major change to the apple pie is that, unlike when it first came out, it's no longer fried. In 1992, McDonald's switched from frying its apple pies to baking them to quell health concerns. Today, nearly every McDonald's in America serves baked apple pies that are somewhat "healthier" than the beloved fried version.

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