Easy Homemade Vegan Apple Pie: Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Refined-Sugar-Free

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.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups whole wheat flour and 2 tablespoons salt.

Mix well.

Add 1 cup solid coconut oil to the flour mixture.

Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, mix the coconut oil into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1/4 cup ice cold water to the mixture.

Stir until the dough comes together; if the dough is too dry, add more water one tablespoon at a time.

Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

While the dough is chilling, prepare the apple filling by mixing 2 cups sliced apples, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large bowl until the apples are well coated.

Preheat the oven to 305°F (150°C).

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it in half.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish.

Place the rolled dough into the pie dish, pressing it down gently on the bottom and sides.

Pour the apple filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.

Roll out the remaining dough and place it over the apple filling, trimming any excess dough.

Seal the edges and cut small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.

In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon coconut sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and sprinkle it over the pie.

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil.

Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

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