Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts! Homemade Apple Pie + Flakey Pie Crust

vegan butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot powder is a natural thickener.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is a vegan alternative.

Fluff the flour with a spoon to aerate it.

Spoon the flour into a measuring cup and level it off with a butter knife.

In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.

Cut cold vegan butter into cubes and add to the flour mixture.

Mash the flour into the butter with a fork, then use hands to press the butter into the flour, leaving some larger pieces.

Add cold water to bring the dough together, knead gently, and form into discs.

Chill the dough until firm in the fridge.

Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thick pieces.

Mix Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Fuji apples for a variety of flavor and texture.

In a bowl, combine the sliced apples with cane sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

Mix the apple filling and set aside to draw out moisture.

Roll out the pie crust and fold it to create layers for flakiness.

Nestle the rolled crust into the pie dish and chill until ready to use.

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