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Discover the perfect indulgence with our Moist Dairy Free Apple Pie recipe. Tailored for home cooks, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures a moist and flavorful dessert that’s both dairy free and delectable. Savor the taste of fall with each bite – a must-bake for all apple pie lovers!
Are you ready? Let’s make it!
Why we love 💕this Moist Dairy Free Apple Pie
- For the moist and light apple filling
- It is a versatile pie that you can make 365 days a year
- This dairy free dessert is loved by everyone, even those who love dairy!
- Who does not love apples in a pie?
👩🍳What you need to make the Moist Dairy Free Apple Pie
- A large bowl and a medium bowl
- 9-inch pie pan or pie plate
- Stand or hand-held mixer
- Rolling pin to make the pie dough
- Plastic wrap
Pie Pan or Pie Plate?
The terms “pie pan” and “pie plate” are often used interchangeably to refer to the shallow, round dish used for baking pies. Traditionally, a “pie pan” was made of metal, such as aluminum or tin, and had sloping sides that were straight at the bottom and curved at the top. A “pie plate,” on the other hand, was made of ceramic or glass and had fluted sides that were slightly angled.
🕐How to make this Moist Dairy Free Apple Pie
- First you need to make the pie dough for the pie crust. Check the pie crust recipe with detailed instructions here. In short, use a stand or hand-held mixer to mix flour, salt, and vegetable shortening in a medium-size bowl. When the dough clumps together and can form a ball, you roll it with a rolling pin and transfer it to a 9-inch pie pan. Place it in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.
- 🍏🍎Get the apple filling ready: Add sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a large bowl and toss gently to combine.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it into 2 even sections.
- Roll out each piece of dough into a 10-11 inch diameter for a 9-inch pie
- Line a 9-inch pie pan with one of the crusts. Transfer the apple filling to the pie crust.
- Place top crust over the pie and crimp the edges together.
- Cut 4-5 vents into the top crust with a sharp knife and place a small piece of butter in each.
- Cover edges with foil or a pie crust protector to prevent over browning.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 450°F. Reduce temperature to 350°F and continue baking for another 35-40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Do you want to learn about the history of pie? Check this article from the Library of Congress
More recipe with apples? Check our recipe for the Easy Air Fryer Apple Crisp and the Cosmic Crisp Apple Crumble here
❓FAQs about the Moist Dairy Free Apple Pie
Can I make this Moist Dairy Free Apple Pie recipe gluten-free?
You can make it gluten free if you make the pie crust dough gluten free. For this you have to use an alternative gluten free flour mix that you can substitute on 1:1. However, pie dough is often tricky to make, and you may have to change the recipe, mostly the quantities per ingredient.
Is this Apple Pie recipe vegan?
This recipe is actually vegan as it is dairy free and does not contain eggs or meat. It uses a vegan butter.
Can I make this pie recipe crustless?
You can make this Apple Pie crustless by omitting the pie crust. If you do so, the recipe will be more of a cake than a pie. To make a crustless version, simply omit the pie crust and pour the filling mixture into a greased 9-inch baking pan. You will have to change the recipe and add flour to the mixture so that it does not fall apart. Bake it until the filling is set and lightly golden on top. Let the “pie” cool before slicing and serving.
How can I store this Apple Pie?
The vegan pie can be put away in the fridge for as long as 4 days. To store the pie, wrap it firmly in a wrap or aluminum foil. For ideal quality, serving the pie at room temperature or marginally warmed in the oven is ideal. To warm the pie, essentially take it out from the cooler and put it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 min, or until warmed through.
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Diary free recipes? Check out our vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins here
Moist Dairy Free Apple Pie
Ingredients
To make the pie dough, check the recipe here
Ingredients for the apple pie filling
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted, plant-based butter cut into 4 or 5 pieces
Instructions
- Place top oven rack in center position and pre-heat oven to 450℉
- To prepare pie crust, follow our recipe here . Once made, place in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes
- Meanwhile, add sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a large bowl and toss gently to combine
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide into 2 even sections
- Roll out each piece of dough into a 10-11 inch diameter for a 9-inch pie
- Line a 9-inch pie pan with one of the crusts. Transfer the apple filling to the pie crust
- Place top crust over the pie and crimp the edges together. Cut 4-5 vents into the top crust with a sharp knife and place a small piece of plant-based butter in each
- Cover edges with foil or a pie crust protector to prevent over browning
- Bake for 10 minutes at 450℉. Reduce temperature to 350℉ and continue baking for another 35-40 minutes
- Remove from oven and cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing the pie
- Serve with your favorite whipped cream on top or just dust it with confectioner's sugar. Enjoy!
