Apple Crunch Pie
This delicious Apple Crunch Pie has a crunchy topping, a pastry bottom, and a flavourful, pre-cooked filling, so the apples are always perfect and the bottom crust is never soggy!
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 1pie | 30minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 45minutes |
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Ingredients
- 1 uncooked pie crust of choiceHomemade is great and you can have fun making topping pieces.
- 7-8 crisp applesI use Jonagolds, Honeycrisp, Spartans, or Elstar
- 2Tablespoons vegan butter
- 1/2cup brown sugar
- 1teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4teaspoon allspice
- 1/4teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4teaspoon salt
- 1/2teaspoon vanilla
- zest of one lemon
- 2Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2Tablespoons cornstarch
Crunch Topping
- 1cup oatmeal
- 1cup brown sugar
- 1/2cup almond flour
- 1/2cup vegan butter
- 1teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the crust as directed. Let chill. Have fun making a few crispy decorations! (We did!) Bake these separately until crispy and brown. Add to the pie just before serving.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter.
- Peel and slice the apples about 1/4 inch thick. Try to ensure even slices for even cooking.
- Put in pan and add the sugar, spices and lemon zest.
- Cook for about 10-15 minutes or until apples are soft but still maintain their shape.
- Stir the cornstarch into the lemon juice and then add to the apple mixture. Stir and cook until thickened. (If the apples are really juicy, increase cornstarch by a Tablespoon.) Let cool to room temperature.
- When cool, spread in prepared, uncooked shell. Sprinkle evenly with Crunch topping.
Easy Crunch Topping
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients together until crumbly.
- Sprinkle over cooled pie filling in pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- Cover edges of pastry with a circle of foil and continue cooking until the pie is bubbly, about 20-30 minutes more.
- Let cool before cutting. Decorate with pastry pieces just before serving.
- Great served with a little vegan ice cream or coconut whipped cream.
Recipe Notes
I had some sweet assistance with this! Thanks for the help, Theo! Also, thanks to Erin for capturing the cuteness and for making the adorable hats!
