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Apple Pie

Apple Pie

  • Author: Jonathan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Apple Pie recipe combines crisp, firm apples with warm spices and a flaky, golden plant-based crust, delivering a comforting and wholesome dessert. It features natural ingredients and is easy to customize for dietary preferences, making it perfect for any occasion. The filling is thickened with natural gelling agents to ensure perfect consistency in every slice.

Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plant-based butter, cold and cut into pieces
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons cold water

For the Filling

  • 6 to 7 firm, tart apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (natural)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (natural)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (natural)
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (natural)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
  • 1/4 cup grape juice (natural)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with salt. Cut in the cold plant-based butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add cold water, a tablespoon at a time, stirring just until the dough forms. Avoid overworking. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes to ensure flakiness.
  2. Make the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss the peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, grape juice, and salt. Stir in the natural gelling agent evenly to help thicken the filling during baking.
  3. Assemble the Pie: Roll out half of the chilled dough on a floured surface and line a 9-inch pie pan. Pour the apple filling into the crust, spreading it evenly. Roll out the remaining dough and place it over the filling either as a full cover or in a lattice pattern. Seal and crimp the edges to secure.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie on the middle rack and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling bubbles. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil to prevent burning. Remove the foil in the last 10 minutes for even browning.

Notes

  • Choose crisp apples for best texture and flavor contrast.
  • Keep all ingredients cold, especially the plant-based butter, to ensure a flaky crust.
  • Do not overfill the pie to avoid leaking during baking.
  • Using a natural gelling agent helps the filling set without runniness.
  • Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing to get clean slices.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: apple pie, plant-based dessert, autumn spices, vegetarian pie, flaky crust, natural ingredients, dessert recipe, gluten-free option

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