Easy Vegan Apple Pie

I love the apple season, for me, it means baking and cooking with lots of apples. My parents have 2 apple trees in their garden, and these trees are very generous. We end up giving away so many apples to our neighbours every year, even after making our own apple cinnamon jam!

Vegan Apple Pie

I never thought that I could bake a vegan apple pie, but in fact, it’s quite simple and you won’t notice a difference between the vegan and the non-vegan version. The apple pie is filled with a creamy custard-like apple filling, it uses semolina to create a cream-like texture.

How to Make Apple Pie Filling

Homemade apple pie filling is one of these things that I make every Autumn, and end up eating it straight from the jar with a spoon. It tastes way better than canned apple pie filling, and it’s very easy to make. Apple pie filling is great for not just pies, but also for quick Autumn side dishes, or even to use as a spread on toast (seriously, try this!). To make the homemade apple pie filling: Step 1. Wash, peel, and either shred or cut apples in chunks. Step 2. Toss apples with lemon juice. (This step is optional, but prevents the apples from turning to brown) Step 3. In a saucepan, combine sugar with cinnamon, nutmeg if using, vanilla extract and cornstarch or semolina. If you want a creamier texture, then add semolina instead of cornstarch. Step 4. Stir the mixture to combine. Let it boil for a couple of minutes while stirring. Then add the apples, and cook for 10 more minutes while stirring. Step 5. If making a pie, then let the mixture cool down for a few minutes before using. It will thicken as it cools down. Step 6. It’s best to store the apple pie filling in jars if not using right away. Pour the mixture in jars and allow to cool down, then refrigerate.

Vegan Apple Pie Ingredients

Baking a vegan apple pie is much simpler than you think, it requires very simple ingredients and it’s very easy to make. You will need:

Soda water (or any neutral fizzy drink)Non-dairy butterGranulated sugarLemon juiceVanilla extractAll-purpose flourA pinch of saltHomemade apple pie filling