Apple Cream Pie is a no bake recipe that can be made in minutes!
It’s so easy to make especially when we are stressed for time or just don’t want to turn on the oven!
Creamy vanilla custard and sauteed cinnamon apples
Choose your favorite apples and I used MacIntosh today, but typically I will use granny smitth
I have several options for Vegan Whipped Cream here on my website
Or go the lazy route and just buy a store brand for an even easier time with this entire recipe!
The caramel sauce is completely optional but totally awesome!
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Notes for Success:
When measuring cornstarch I cannot stress enough that a kitchen scale is the best way to go.
Cornstarch is a very difficult ingredient to measure consistently with a volume/spoons measure
So while I list both measures below I cannot stress enough how the grams measure with a scale is going to give you the best results.
Many times people have complained that their custard is like rubber and they don’t know why!
If you are pressed for time just use a store bought crust! I won’t tell anyone!
MiDel brand makes a gluten free vegan one too! *not sponsored
But otherwise follow the recipe below for the authentic graham cracker crust recipe
Apple Cream Pie
Ingredients
For the crust:
- Crushed Graham Crackers or sandwich cookies 1½ cups
- Granulated Sugar 2 Tablespoons 28g
- Ground Cinnamon 1 teaspoon 5g
- Vegan Butter 8 Tablespoons 113g
- Salt pinch
For the apple filling:
- 5 Baking Apples- Approx 2- 2½ cups sliced apples
- Cinnamon 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg ½ teaspoon
- Granulated Sugar ¼ cup 50g
- Vegan Butter 2 Tablespoons 28g
- White Wine Brandy or Rum *optional - approx 2 Tablespoons
For the custard filling:
- Plant Milk 2¼ cup 533ml
- Granulated Sugar ¾ cup 150g
- Cornstarch 6 Tablespoons 50g
- Turmeric ¼ teaspoon
- Vegan Butter 1½ Tablespoons 21g
- Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon 5ml
for the topping
Instructions
- First prepare the crust by combining the fine ground graham crackers or cookies with the sugar and cinnamon and a pinch of salt
- Add the melted vegan butter and mix to combine well, it will resemble wet sand.
- press this into the bottom and sides of an un-greased 9" pie plate.
- Refrigerate until needed.
- For the apple filling, peel and core the apples and slice them to ¼" thickness, toss them in a large bowl with the cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar
- Melt 1Tbs vegan butter in a saute pan over high heat, then add the apples in a single layer cooking for about 2 minutes to brown on one side then flip them or shake the pan to toss them around to cook the other side. (You may have to do this in 2 batches depending on the size of your pan)
- Add the other tablespoon vegan butter while cooking (keep heat to high) and add a splash of rum, brandy or white wine is so nice! *Optional.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes total until the apples are cooked through, tender and flexible but not mushy.
- Pour HALF the apples into the bottom of the prepared cookie crust
- Now prepare the custard by combing all the ingredients except for the vanilla extract and the vegan butter in a medium sauce pot over medium to high heat and bring to a boil stirring constantly to avoid scorching the bottom .
- Once it starts to bubble let it boil on low heat for about 10 seconds.
- Remove from the heat and add the vegan butter and vanilla extract and stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour over the apples in the pie plate and then refrigerate for about 30 minutes to slightly set, then top with the remaining apples, refrigerate to cool & set completely.
- Prepare the whipped cream of your choice as per the recipe instructions
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and crushed graham crackers and serve!
- The drizzle of caramel sauce is optional, but if you are interested, I used the recipe from my Bananas Foster Cake CLICK HERE
Video
Notes
Gretchen, I made this last night and tried it this morning. IT IS SOOO GOOD!!! I am so proud of myself for learning how to make it. Your printed and video recipes are on point as usual. THANK YOU! Btw, is there an option to post pictures of how it came out? Or you’d rather us not? hehe
Would a diff plant based milk work? Soy allergy here ???? and it looks delish!!
yes! You can use any plant milk you like (I just stick with the higher fat, thicker consistency ones)
I just made the Apple Cream Pie recipe, and it was a hit! The creamy texture combined with the spiced apples is simply divine. Thank you, Gretchen, for sharing such an amazing vegan dessert! Can’t wait to make it again!