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A cozy, homemade dessert that combines the best of both worlds: a flaky pie crust and a golden oat crumble topping. This vegan Apple Crumble Pie is simple, satisfying, and made entirely with plant-based ingredients. It has all the flavors of homemade apple pie, with less effort and a crumble topping that’s packed with flavor. It’s perfect for holidays, gatherings, or whenever you crave a warm slice of comfort.
Reasons to Love This Apple Crumble Pie
- 100% vegan, dairy-free, and egg-free
- Uses easy-to-find ingredients
- Perfect balance of flaky, sweet, and spiced
- Freezer-friendly
Ingredients You’ll Need
Pie Dough
- All-purpose flour – It thickens the filling and structures both the crust and crumble.
- Granulated sugar – Adds a touch of sweetness and helps with the browning of the crust.
- Salt – Balances flavors and enhances sweetness
- Vegan butter – Creates that classic flaky texture for the dough, and also binds and crisps the crumble. Be sure to keep it cold.
- Ice water – Brings the dough together without overworking it. Cold water optimizes flakiness.
- Apples – Use a mix of tart and sweet, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
- Brown sugar – Adds caramel-like flavor.
- Lemon juice – Prevents browning and brightens flavor.
- Cinnamon – The main spice note.
- Ginger – Adds gentle warmth.
- Nutmeg – Deepens the flavor.
- Old-fashioned oats – Adds texture and crunch.
- Maple syrup – Adds a subtle caramel flavor and extra moisture.
Equipment You’ll Need
- 9-inch pie dish
- Rolling pin
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Plastic wrap
- Wire cooling rack
- Aluminum foil
How to Make This Apple Crumble Pie
1. Prepare the Pie Crust
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold vegan butter until the mixture looks like coarse sand.
- Add ice water gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Prepare the Apple Filling
- Roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle, about ¼ inch thick.
- Fit into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Chill again.
- In a large bowl, mix apples, sugars, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
3. Make the Crumble Topping
- In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the butter until crumbly.
- Add maple syrup and mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
4. Assemble and Bake
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Add apple filling to the crust. Press down gently.
- Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the filling. Press down gently.
- Cover with foil and bake on the lower rack for 60-70 minutes. Remove foil halfway through.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbling.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Storage and Serving
- Fridge: Store up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Wrap slices and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Serving idea: Warm with vegan vanilla ice cream or coconut whipped cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but be sure it’s vegan-friendly.
A mix of tart and sweet is ideal. Granny Smith, Fuji, and Honeycrisp give a balanced flavor and texture.
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for both crust and topping.
Chill the dough and pie before baking. This keeps the fat cold, creating a flaky, crisp crust.
Yes! You can assemble the pie, cover, refrigerate overnight, and bake the next day. You can also freeze it for future baking. Freeze the unbaked pie OR the fully baked pie (just be sure to cool it entirely). Tightly wrap it up and freeze it for up to 3 months.
Useful Tips
- Always use cold butter for both crust and crumble.
- Let the pie cool before slicing. This thickens the filling.
- For even baking, rotate the pie halfway through.
- If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
This vegan Apple Crumble Pie combines buttery crust, warm spiced apples, and a crunchy oat topping. It’s classic, easy to make, and guaranteed to impress. Whether for a holiday table or a cozy night in, this pie brings comfort in every bite.
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Apple Crumble Pie
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8–12 Servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A cozy, homemade dessert that combines the best of both worlds: a flaky pie crust and a golden oat crumble topping. This vegan Apple Crumble Pie is simple, satisfying, and made entirely with plant-based ingredients. It has all the flavors of homemade apple pie, with less effort and a crumble topping that’s packed with flavor. It’s perfect for holidays, gatherings, or whenever you crave a warm slice of comfort.
Ingredients
Pie dough:
- 1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) vegan butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup ice water
Apple filling:
- 2 lbs apples of choice, peeled and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup (70g) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (22.5g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Crumble topping:
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup (55g) brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) vegan butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
Prepare the pie crust:
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt until uniform.
- Using either a pastry cutter or a fork, cut the vegan butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles sand. It’s okay if the butter pieces are uneven.
- Add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula. The dough should still be crumbly but should hold together when squeezed.
- Dump onto a clean work surface and work together with your hands. Flatten into a round disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
Prepare the filling:
- Once the dough has chilled, sprinkle a work surface with flour. Roll out the dough into a roughly 12” circle, about ¼” thick. You may need to let the dough rest for 5-10 minutes before rolling to soften up.
- Transfer to a 9” pie dish and carefully press into the bottom of the dish to form the bottom crust. Fold the edges under and crimp with your fingers or a fork. Place in the fridge to chill.
- Meanwhile, add all the filling ingredients to a large bowl and mix. Set aside.
Prepare the topping:
- In a separate bowl, add the flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Whisk together until well combined. Add the cold butter and toss to coat. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to rub the vegan butter into the flour mixture, breaking it into smaller pea-sized pieces. It’s okay if there are some irregular-sized pieces.
- Finally, add the maple syrup and toss together with a fork until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
Assemble & bake:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Remove the pan from the fridge and fill it with the apple filling. Gently press everything down so it is evenly dispersed throughout.
- Spread the topping mixture over the fruit filling. Distribute the crisp topping over the fruit filling, pressing lightly into an even layer.
- Gently cover the pie with aluminum foil and place it in the bottom third of the oven. Bake for 60-70 minutes, removing the foil after 30 minutes. Remove from the oven when the crust and topping are golden brown.
- Cool completely on a wire cooling rack before serving. This will ensure the apple pie filling thickens, and you do not end up with a runny pie.
- Once cool, slice and serve with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream, or as desired.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can assemble the pie, cover, refrigerate overnight, and bake the next day. You can also freeze it for future baking.
- Storage: Refrigerate covered for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze the unbaked pie OR the fully baked pie (just be sure to cool it entirely). Tightly wrap it up and freeze it for up to 3 months. You can also wrap individual slices up and freeze them. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Crust: To prevent a soggy crust, chill the dough and pie before baking. This keeps the fat cold, creating a flaky, crisp crust. You can opt for a premade pie crust/dough, just be sure it’s vegan-friendly.
- Gluten-free: To make this recipe gluten-free, you can use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for both the crust and the topping. We have not tested this ourselves, so we cannot guarantee results.
- Apples: A mix of tart and sweet is ideal. Granny Smith, Fuji, and Honeycrisp give a balanced flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
