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Vegan Apple Pies
Apple pie is one of those classic, hearty and comforting desserts that often takes me back to a particular time, place or memory. It's so yummy when served warm with a scoop of ice-cream, and there's not reason vegans have to miss out! My recipe is easy to follow and makes four individual pies or one small share pie, and uses the technique I read about years ago (I wish I remember where!) of microwaving the apple filling prior to cooking the pie in the oven, giving the apple an extra chance to cook through and leaving you with a soft filling and crunchy crust. It's another one of my recipes that also freezes well, so make a batch before a dinner party and reheat in the oven just before your lucky guests arrive!
Ingredients for the pastry
- 400g plain flour
- 60g caster sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 200g vegan butter
- 1 1/2 tbs cold water
Ingredients for the filling
- 600g apple, peeled, cored and sliced into pieces (approximately 6 apples)
- 1 tbs brown sugar
- 110g caster sugar
- 1 1/2 tbs cornflour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp mixed spiced
- Extra caster sugar
Instructions for the pastry
- Preheat oven to approximately 180 degrees Celsius and set aside four individual tart cases or a larger one if you're prefer to make one pie.
- Place all all dry ingredients into a food processor and blend until combined.
- Add butter and blend again, this time until mixture resembles bread crumbs.
- Add water and mix until the pastry comes together.
- Cover and place in the fridge to rest for 30 minutes.
- When ready to use, roll out pastry and place into prepared cases, leaving aside enough to cover the tops of each one.
Ingredients for the filling
- Place apple pieces, sugar, cornflour, cinnamon and mixed spice in a heatproof bowl and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes.
- Divide mixture evenly into cases, using both the apple and the liquid.
- Cover with extra pastry, sprinkle with sugar and pierce the top of each one.
- Place in the oven and cook for approximately 1 hour, or until the pastry is brown and an inserted skewer easily cuts into the apple mixture.
- Serve warm with your favourite vegan ice-cream, or store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer until ready to serve.
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