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