This gluten-free vegan apple pie recipe will amaze you! Apple pie was one of those things that I really missed when my family had to go gluten-free and I’ve been on a mission to make a great one ever since! After years of trying, I have finally done it with this pie!

Why you will love this gluten-free vegan apple pie…

It tastes just like the classic all American apple pie your grandma used to make!
The crust is light, flaky, and delicious!
The apples are cooked to perfection with just the right amount of sugar and cinnamon!
No one will guess that it’s gluten-free and vegan!

Most recipes that you find for a gluten-free vegan pie do not have a top crust. They're usually only bottom crust with some sort of crumb topping. This is because most gluten-free pie crusts don’t roll out nicely and stretch as needed for a crust on the top of the pie.

After numerous failed attempts, I have finally figured out a few key ingredients that make this pie crust soft and workable and bake up tender and flaky! For a breakdown of these ingredients and why they work, see the full post on gluten-free vegan pie crusts!

Note: You may be able to find a pre-made crust, but I encourage you to make this crust from scratch – it’s worth it!

The apple pie filling recipe comes from my grandmother’s friend, Hazel, who would be about 110 years old now if she was still alive. She won many pie contests at the county fair with it and it’s been a staple in my family since before I was born. She always used wheat flour in the filling, but I have found that tapioca starch or corn starch makes a good replacement.

How do I make a gluten-free vegan apple pie?

Start by preheating your oven to 400° F.

Now make the bottom crust for the pie:

Use my gluten-free vegan pie crust recipe to make a light, buttery, flaky crust!
You will need to double the recipe, one for the bottom crust and one for the top crust.
Roll out your bottom crust between parchment paper, peel off one side of the parchment and flip it in the bottom of a pie dish peeling off the remaining parchment. (For detailed instructions, see my post on gluten-free vegan pie crust).

Then it’s time to make the apple filling:

Peel and cut 4 cups of apples into thin slices. (I usually use Empire or Fuji. Check out this article from Serious Eats about the best apples to use in the pie).
Put your apple slices in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with sugar, starch, cinnamon, and nutmeg and toss until all the apples are evenly coated.
Pour the apples into the pie dish on top of the bottom crust.
Roll out your top crust and peel of the parchment paper, then flip it over quickly onto your pie and peel of the parchment.
Pinch the edges of the pie together along the sides and use your fingers or a fork to make a pretty pattern along the edge.
Cut a few decorative holes in the top of the pie to allow steam to escape.
Bake the pie at 400° F for 50 minutes and then allow to cool before slicing.

Tips for making a perfect gluten-free vegan apple pie:

Use my gluten-free pie crust recipe if you need it to be gluten-free! It is by far the best that I have tried.
Allow the pie to cool completely before cutting if you want it to come out in nice neat slices. (If you cut it when it is very hot, the pie filling will be runny).

Want some other gluten-free vegan pie recipes? Try my Vegan Lemon Meringue Pie or Vegan S'mores Pie!

Have some extra apples to use up? Try my vegan caramel apples!

Be sure to follow me on Instagram or on Pinterest for daily vegan inspiration and recipe ideas! Tag me at #thehiddenveggies! I love to see what you made too!

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