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    Caramel Apple Crisp Pie (Vegan)

    By Emese Maczko on 05/25/2023 - May contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure.

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    The juicy caramel apple filling is complemented perfectly by the satisfying crunch of the crisp topping. This vegan apple crisp pie tastes and smells heavenly. For an extra treat, consider adding a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce to enhance the overall indulgence.

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    Do you like crisps and crumbles? We have plenty of delicious vegan dessert recipes like vegan caramel apple crumble, vegan strawberry rhubarb crisp, vegan blueberry crisp, vegan plum crumble, and vegan lemon blueberry crumble pie.

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    • Caramel Apple Crisp Pie

    What to expect?

    There are several names for apple pies with a classic bottom crust and a crispy, crumble topping, such as Dutch caramel apple pie, apple crumble pie, apple crunch pie, or apple streusel pie.

    Despite their fancy names, they are all quite similar in reality. Whether you refer to it as a crisp, crumble, or streusel, the main difference lies in the level of crunchiness. A crisp is extra crunchy with oats and nuts, a crumble is somewhat less crunchy without oats and nuts, and streusel is simply the German term for crumble.

    Our vegan apple crisp pie has an easy crisp that requires only four ingredients—oats, nuts, sweetener, and butter. It creates a crispy, breadcrumb-like topping that pairs wonderfully with the filling.

    The caramel apple pie filling offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Expect tender, sweet apple slices coated in a luscious caramel sauce that adds a rich and indulgent touch to the pie. As the pie bakes, the caramel melds with the apples, creating a gooey and decadent filling that perfectly balances the tartness of the fruit.

    Apple Crisp Pie from above on a large white plate showing the brown crisps on the top
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    Ingredients

    First, you need a pie crust at the bottom. You can use homemade or store-bought. We have a gingerbread pie crust recipe that smells like gingerbread cookies and a vegan gluten-free pie crust recipe.

    Crisp topping

    • Rolled oats
    • Walnut or pecan meal
    • Cane sugar or coconut sugar
    • Dairy-free butter
    • Cinnamon

    Caramel apple filling

    • Apples – The best ones are always the ones you already have. I love apple pies, no matter what apple is in there. I usually go with Granny Smith, Jonagold, or Jonathan. Here is a handy guide on Sprouts’ website called comparing apples to apples.
    • Cinnamon – No apple recipe is complete without cinnamon.
    • Molasses – I used just a dollop to deepen the caramel flavor.
    • Coconut sugar – You can use white sugar, brown sugar, or cane sugar, but coconut sugar adds a dark caramel flavor.
    • Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
    • Cornstarch + water

    🛒 You can find detailed measurements for all ingredients in the printable version of the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Instructions

    Making a caramel apple filling

    1. Wash, peel, core, and slice the apples. I use my handy, easy-to-use apple corer and mandolin to get even and thin apple slices for a fast finish.
    Apple slices in an apple corer.
    1. Add the sliced apples, water, coconut sugar, cinnamon, molasses, and vanilla extract to a large saucepan. Stir until combined, and cover it with a lid. Bring it to a boil, then take it back to medium and simmer until the apples are cooked but not mushy. 
    2. Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add this so-called slurry to the cooked apples and mix vigorously. Try to pull the apple slices to the side, so the slurry hits the liquid part immediately. It will thicken within a minute!
    Large saucepan from above containing apple slices cooked in dark brown sauce.

    Making a crisp topping

    1. Add all ingredients to a food processor: rolled oats, minced walnut or pecans, cane or coconut sugar, and dairy-free butter. If you have whole walnuts, chop them finely with a food processor before adding the other ingredients.
    A food processor with oats, butter cubes, and dark sugar.
    1. Pulse a couple of times until combined. Set aside until you make the apple pie filling.
    A food processor with a dark brown crisp mixture.

    Baking vegan apple crisp pie

    1. Roll your pie crust and arrange it inside your 9-inch pie form. Use a knife to cut off the excess dough around the dish. 
    2. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit (ca. 177 °C). 
    3. Use a round-shaped parchment paper or cut one for yourself and place it inside the pie dish on top of the pie crust. Use rice, beans, or pie weights to ensure that the sides and the bottom keep their place.
    4. Blind bake it for 15 minutes.
    A pie crust in a glass pie pan after prebaked.
    1. Take the blind-baked pie crust and add the pre-cooked apple pie filling. Try to arrange the apple slices so that they cover the whole crust evenly.
    A pie crust in a glass pie pan filled with apple slices in caramel sauce.
    1. Sprinkle the top with the crisp topping you just made.
    2. Bake this apple crisp pie in a preheated oven of 350 Fahrenheit (ca. 177 °C) for 15 minutes. Wait for it to cool down completely before slicing! Serve it with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream, coconut whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
    A pie crust in a glass pie pan filled with apple slices in caramel sauce topped with oat crisp.

    Cooking tips

    • How to thicken the apple filling? – Avoid adding starch directly to the apple filling to prevent lumps. Instead, create a slurry by mixing the starch with a small amount of water and then add it to the caramel sauce.
    • Don’t overbake it – To ensure a crunchy topping, be careful not to overbake it.
    • Do you need to blind bake? – Most pie crust must be blind-baked to avoid a soggy bottom.
    • Sliced apple or chopped apple? – The choice between sliced or chopped apples depends on personal preference. We made the caramel apple filling with chopped apples in our vegan apple crumble recipe.

    Variations

    • Crumble vs crisp topping: If you prefer a lighter, fluffier topping, we recommend trying the crumble recipe from our vegan apple crumble. It is a simple, grated dough with the perfect texture after baking.
    • Oil-free: You can use nut butter or seed butter to make the crispy topping.
    • Nut-free: You can use shredded coconut or finely chopped sunflower seeds instead of walnuts/pecans. Or even add more rolled oats instead of the supposed amount of nuts. 
    • Stone fruits: You will love apples with pears, peaches, or plums. They make a delicious combination.
    • Berries: For a delightful twist, add a handful of fresh or frozen berries like raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries to your diced apples. You can also enhance the taste by including raisins and dried cranberries.
    A slice of apple pie on a white plate with brown sauce, apple slices, crumbly topping and a scoop of white vanilla ice cream. There is a fork taking the first bite.

    Equipment

    I prefer using a glass pie dish or a ceramic pie dish if I use an uncooked filling. If I need to pre-cook the filling to make crisps, I like using our cast-iron skillet from UnoCasa.

    Storing tips

    Make sure to let this vegan apple crisp pie cool completely. Cover it with plastic wrap before placing it in the fridge. It will stay fresh and delicious for up to four days in the refrigerator, but the topping will lose its crispiness.

    If you want to keep it even longer, you can freeze it for up to three months. To make things easier, use airtight containers for individual servings.

    When you’re ready to savor it again, just thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. I don’t usually reheat it. Just serve it at room temperature.

    A slice of apple pie on a white plate with brown sauce, apple slices and crumbly topping. There is a fork taking the first bite.

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    A slice of apple pie on a white plate with brown sauce, apple slices, crumbly topping and a scoop of white vanilla ice cream.

    Caramel Apple Crisp Pie

    Emese Maczko
    The juicy caramel apple filling is complemented perfectly by the satisfying crunch of the crisp topping. This vegan apple crisp pie tastes and smells heavenly. For an extra treat, consider adding a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce to enhance the overall indulgence.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 8 slices (9-inch pie)
    Calories 359kcal

    Equipment

    • Apple corer
    • Mandolin
    • Food processor
    • 9-inch glass pie plate
    • Reusable pie crust bag
    • Rolling mat
    • Pie crust shield
    • Pie weights
    • Round Perfect parchment paper (no cutting is required)

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 9-inch Pie Crust (homemade or store-bought) or use this gingerbread pie crust recipe

    Crisp topping

    • 1 cup Rolled oats
    • ½ cup Walnut or pecan meal
    • ¼ cup Cane sugar or coconut sugar
    • 1 stick Dairy-free butter or nut/seed butter for an oil-free version
    • 1 tsp Cinnamon

    Apple pie filling

    • 6 Apples (sliced)
    • 2 Tbsp Cinnamon
    • 2 Tbsp Molasses
    • ½ cup Coconut sugar
    • 1 + ½ cup Fresh water
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract optional
    • 3 Tbsp Corn starch + 1 Tbsp water for each Tbsp starch
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    Instructions
     

    Preparing the pie crust

    • Roll your pie crust and arrange it inside your 9-inch pie form. Place it in the fridge until you get the apple pie filling and the crisp topping ready.
    • Use a round-shaped parchment paper or cut one for yourself and place it inside the pie dish on top of the pie crust. Use rice, beans, or pie weights to ensure that the sides and the bottom keep their place.
    • Blind-bake it for 15 minutes. (If you choose our gingerbread pie crust, you don’t need to blind-bake it.)

    Making crisp topping

    • Take a food processor and pulse all ingredients and pulse a couple of times. If you have whole nuts, finely chop them first before adding the other ingredients.

    Making apple pie filling

    • Wash, peel, core, and slice the apples. For a fast finish, I use my handy, easy-to-use apple corer. Try to make as thin apple slices as you can. You can use a mandolin for even thinner slices. 
    • Take a large saucepan and add the sliced apples, water, coconut sugar, cinnamon, molasses, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined and cover it with a lid.
    • Bring it to a boil and then take it back to medium and simmer until apples are cooked but not mushy yet. 
    • Mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl and add that so-called slurry to the apples. It will thicken within a minute!

    Baking

    • Take the blind-baked pie crust and add the apple pie filling. Spread them around evenly.
    • Sprinkle the top with the crisp topping and bake it in a preheated oven (350 Fahrenheit (ca. 177 °C) or 180 degrees Celsius) for 15-20 minutes until the top is crispy and there is bubbling around the edges.
    • Wait for it to cool down completely before slicing!
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    Notes

    Choose your apples – The only thing you need to keep in mind when choosing your apples is that tart apples tend to be harder, so they need a longer baking time to soften. While sweet apples tend to get mushy sooner, so if you bake them long you end up with apple sauce pie. I usually go with Granny Smith, Jonagold, or Jonathan. 

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Caramel Apple Crisp Pie
    Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
    Calories 359 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Sodium 129mg6%
    Potassium 321mg9%
    Carbohydrates 62g21%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 31g34%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 74IU1%
    Vitamin C 6mg7%
    Calcium 60mg6%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    UPDATED: This recipe was originally posted in Oct 2019, but it was re-developed, re-tested, and republished as an even more delicious apple crisp pie in May 2023. 

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    1. Anita

      November 01, 2019 at 12:48 am

      5 stars
      I love that there’s so much apple filling to this pie, and that crunchy oat topping with nuts is delicious and to die for.

      Reply
      • My Pure Plants

        November 01, 2019 at 1:01 pm

        Thank you so much. I love apple pie with lots of apples as you can see.

        Reply
    2. Elaine

      November 01, 2019 at 12:23 am

      5 stars
      This pie’s structure, its looks and, I am sure, the flavor – everything screams “I AM INCREDIBLE – EAT ME!” This pie will certainly become the center of everyone’s attention at any party. Making it soon!!

      Reply
      • My Pure Plants

        November 01, 2019 at 1:02 pm

        Thank you Elaine. This pie definitely disappears quickly whenever I make it.

        Reply
    3. Tammy

      October 31, 2019 at 11:03 pm

      5 stars
      Your pie looks lovely! The layers of apple slices and the crumb topping are just irresistible! I wish I had a slice of this right now 😀

      Reply
      • My Pure Plants

        November 01, 2019 at 1:02 pm

        Thank you. Hurry then it is quick to go.

        Reply
    4. Sonal

      October 31, 2019 at 10:32 pm

      5 stars
      That apple filling looks soooooo good. I am literally drooling at the crust of it.

      Reply
      • My Pure Plants

        November 01, 2019 at 1:02 pm

        Thank you so much.

        Reply
    5. Jamie

      October 31, 2019 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      I love that crunchy crisp topping and that apple filling looks delicious!

      Reply
      • My Pure Plants

        November 01, 2019 at 1:02 pm

        Thank you.

        Reply

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