Apple Cream Pie

A No bake recipe that can be made in minutes!

Apple Cream Pie is 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 Smith

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!

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR HOW TO MAKE THIS APPLE CREAM PIE

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Notes for Success:

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!
Otherwise follow the recipe below for the authentic graham cracker crust recipe

Apple Cream Pie

Creamy vanilla custard and sauteed cinnamon apples Choose your favorite apples, I used Macintosh today, but typically I will use Granny Smith Caramel drizzle optional but awesome!

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings 10

Ingredients

  

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For the crust:

• 1½ cup Crushed Graham Crackers
• 2 Tbs Granulated Sugar (28g)
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (5g)
• 8 Tbs Vegan Butter (113g)
• pinch Salt

For the apple filling:

• 2½ cup Apples
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¼ cup Granulated Sugar (50g)
• 2 Tbs Vegan Butter 2 (28g)
• 2 Tbs Brandy or Rum *optional (30ml)

For the Custard Filling:

• 2¼ cup Plant Milk (534ml)
• ¾ cup Granulated Sugar (150g)
• 6 Tbs Cornstarch *see notes (50g)
• ¼ Turmeric *optional for color
• 1½ Tbs Vegan Butter (21g)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (5ml)

for the Topping

• 1 Recipe Whipped Cream

Instructions

 

• First prepare the crust by combining the fine ground graham crackers or cookies with the sugar & cinnamon and a pinch of salt
• Add the melted vegan butter & mix to combine well, it will resemble wet sand.
• Press this into the bottom & up the sides of an un-greased 9" pie plate.
• Refrigerate until needed.
• For the apple filling, peel & core the apples then slice them to ¼" thickness, toss them in a large bowl with the cinnamon, nutmeg & sugar
• Melt the 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 around to cook the other side. (You may have to do this in 2 batches depending on the size of your pan)
• Add the optional rum or brandy
• Cook for about 5-7 minutes total until the apples are cooked through, tender & 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 & the vegan butter in a medium sauce pot over medium to high heat & bring to a boil whisking constantly to avoid scorching the bottom .
• Once it starts to bubble let it boil on low heat for about 5 seconds.
• Remove from the heat & add the vegan butter & vanilla extract ~ stir until melted & smooth.
• Pour over the apples in the pie plate 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 & spread over the cold pie. Sprinkle with cinnamon & extra crushed graham crackers

Video

Notes

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.

Storage Apple Cream Pie must be kept refrigerated and will stay fresh for up to 5 days

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