Name: Vegan Apple Pie
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 62 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cup flour; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp vegan cane sugar; 9 tbsp vegetable shortening; 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk ((sub for any non dairy milk)); 0.125 tsp vanilla extract; 6 granny smith apples; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 0.25 cup vegan cane sugar; 0.25 cup maple syrup; 0.25 tsp nutmeg; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp vanilla; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 pinch cardamom ((0.0625 tsp)); 1 lemon zest; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp arrowroot powder; null sprinkle sugar (for sprinkling on top); null brush almond milk (for brushing on top); null brush plant butter (for brushing on top if crust looks light); null to_serve whipped topping (or vegan ice cream)

Instructions

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1

In a large bowl, combine the flour (1.5 cup), salt (0.25 tsp), and vegan cane sugar (0.25 tsp). Stir well. Cut vegetable shortening (9 tbsp) into cubes and mix until crumbly.
2

Pour in unsweetened almond milk (0.25 cup) and vanilla extract (0.125 tsp). Stir until combined, then form into a dough ball with your hands.
3

On a floured piece of parchment paper, roll the dough into a 10-11 inch circle. Press into a pie pan and crimp the edges. If making a top crust, repeat for a second layer. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
4

Peel, core, and slice smith apples (6 granny) into 0.125 to 0.25 inch thick pieces.
5

Into a large pot, combine the sliced [granny smith apples], brown sugar (0.5 cup), vegan cane sugar (0.25 cup), maple syrup (0.25 cup), nutmeg (0.25 tsp), salt (0.25 tsp), vanilla (0.5 tsp), cinnamon (2 tsp), cardamom (1 pinch) (0.063 tsp), zest (1 lemon), and lemon juice (2 tbsp). Stir well. Cook on medium heat for minutes (15), stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in arrowroot powder (2 tbsp) and remove from heat.
6

Pour the entire contents of the pot onto a parchment lined sheet pan and shake so the [apples] are in an even layer. Let cool to room temperature.
7

Scoop the cooled [apples] up and place them into your pie crust lined pie plate. You don't want all the juice, but the little bit from scooping is okay. Move the [apples] around so there are little to no gaps.
8

If using a top layer of pie crust, place that on top and arrange as desired. If you are not doing a design and just add a solid top, cut slits in the center for steam to vent through. Put the pie in the freezer for minutes (15). Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
9

If using any top layer, designs or cut outs, brush the entire top of the pie with [almond milk], including the edges. Place pie on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with [sugar]. Bake for minutes (50). Pull the pie out of the oven if any spots look light, brush with [plant butter] gently. If your pie crust looks dark, cover with foil very carefully. Bake for another [10-15 minutes] or until golden brown.
10

Remove, let cool to room temperature before serving. Top with [whipped topping] or vegan ice cream.