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    American Apple Pie

    Published: Sep 12, 2015 · Modified: Apr 27, 2017 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    This classic dessert gets a vegan makeover, but tastes just as delicious as the original. You’re going to love this American Apple Pie!

    NY American Apple Pie
    Photo Credit: Mary Mattern. Reprinted with permission from Mary and Penguin Random House.

    *Update 9/20/15: Congratulations to Arlene L. She is the winner of the Nom Yourself Cookbook Giveaway. Thanks to all who entered. You can still get your hands on a copy of the book HERE.*

    Apple picking season is upon us. In fact, it starts here in the midwest where I’m from TODAY! How’s that for timing?! So, head on out to the apple orchard (or grocery store) and pick up some delicious, juicy, tart apples and hurry home to make this homestyle American Apple Pie!! The recipe can be found in the brand new cookbook, Nom Yourself: Simple Vegan Cooking by Mary Mattern. Don’t worry though, you can also find the recipe below right on this very post! But before we get to the recipe and the details on how you can WIN your very own copy of the cookbook, let me tell you why you will WANT this book in your life.

    Who is Mary Mattern

    First and foremost, Mary is just like you and me. She did not come into this world knowing how to cook and her first trials at it didn’t go well. She was inspired by a family she was nannying for and their weekly trips to the farmers market.  Slowly, but surely, she ventured out to try new ingredients and recipes. Even still she found herself sometimes saying, “What the hell is kale and why did I decide to buy five pounds of the stuff?” We’ve all been there, right? Good intentions without a clue how to follow through. Luckily for Mary, and for us, she kept at it and finally succeeded.

    She also didn’t come into this world a vegan. By creating recipes based on her bounty from the farmers market, she realized she had unintentionally cut out meat and dairy from her diet and was feeling energized. This realization was it for Mary, no looking back! And she decided to share her culinary journey with the world. Drawing inspiration from a bib the little boy she nannied for wore (Nom Nom Nom), Nom Yourself was born.

    Nom Yourself Book Cover
    Photo Credit: Nom Yourself by Mary Mattern. Reprinted with permission from Mary and Penguin Random House.

    Inside Nom Yourself

    I have been following Mary for awhile now. The photos of her vibrant vegan food always leave me drooling. Her new cookbook is no different. There are so many scrumptious recipes in there that I had a hard time choosing what to share with you.  But, like I said, it’s apple season, so I went for the amazing apple pie. But rest assured, that is only the beginning of deliciousness found in this book.

    Nom Yourself: Simple Vegan Cooking is broken down into 10 recipe chapters.

    • Homemade Staples (Cashew Cream Cheese; Coconut Sour Cream)
    • Sauces, Dips, & Dressings (Buttermilk Ranch Dip; Sea-Salted Caramel Sauce)
    • Breakfast (Gingerbread French Toast; Snickerdoodle Banana Bites, California Tofu Benedict)
    • Appetizers (Garlic Potato Kale Cakes; Fried Eggplant Sticks)
    • Soups & Salads (Chipotle BBQ Quinoa Chili; Buffalo Cauliflower Kale Salad)
    • Sandwiches (Deviled Eggless Salad Sandwich; Shitake Mushroom Po’Boy with Remoulade)
    • Pasta (Creamy Basil Tomato Spaghetti with Kale; Cauliflower Ricotta Stuffed Shells)
    • Entrees (Stuffed Artichoke; Crispy Orange Sesame Cauliflower; Deep Fried Guacamole)
    • Sides (Buttermilk Biscuits; Drunken Potatoes)
    • Desserts (Double Trouble Brownies; Coconut-Battered Strawberry Zeppole)

    Are you drooling yet?? Every one of the recipes in the book is dairy free, vegan, and incredibly flavorful. If you aren’t already convinced that plant based food can be exciting and indulgent, you will be after chowing down on Mary’s recipes.

    She also includes a chapter titled The Essentials. This chapter will teach you how to stock your pantry, fridge and cabinets – with food and equipment – to make vegan cooking a breeze! Need recommendations for dairy alternatives, protein alternatives, sweeteners? Mary’s got you covered.

    Keep reading to find out how to WIN A COPY of Nom Yourself – it’s super easy to enter. But first, the recipe for American Apple Pie!

    American Apple Pie

    I hope you love this American Apple Pie as much as we do. If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!

    slice of apple pie garnished with mint

    American Apple Pie

    Mary says, "This is by far my favorite dessert. Put a scoop of vanilla coconut ice cream on top and you're are good to go. My grandmother taught me to use thick apples growing up, but I prefer to use thinly sliced apples. It gives you a lighter and more tart-like pie."
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, nut free, soy free, vegan
    Prep Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 282kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Ingredients

    Crust

    • 1 ½ cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour (plus more to dust the pie tin)
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ cup vegan margarine
    • ¼ cup ice cold water

    Pie Filling

    • 5 apples of your choice (cored, peeled, and thinly sliced)
    • Freshly squeezed juice of ½ medium lemon
    • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup (packed) organic light brown sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

    To make the crust:

    • In a medium bowl, mix the flour and sea salt together.
    • Add the vegan margarine and mix by hand until the mixture forms into big crumbles.
    • Add the water one tablespoon at a time until the pie dough is firm.
    • Roll the dough into a ball and place it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

    To make the pie filling:

    • In a large bowl, mix the apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
    • Dust an 9-inch pie tin with flour. This will keep the bottom and sides of the crust from sticking. Do not use margarine to grease the tin (it will give you a soft bottom crust).
    • Place the pie crust in the center of the pie tin and push to form the shape of the pie tin. Press the dough evenly so the pie crust is a uniform thickness. You can roll it out as well, but I find shaping it less time-consuming. Cut away any excess dough.
    • Place the apple mixture in the piecrust and spread it evenly.
    • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Keep an eye on it after 40 minutes to make sure the crust isn't burning.

    Notes

    ~When you are cutting the apples, squeeze the lemon juice over them in a bowl to keep them from browning.
    ~Serve with vanilla coconut ice cream and garnish with fresh mint.
    *Recipe credit: Mary Mattern. Reprinted with permission from Mary and Penguin Random House.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.4mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Audrey | Unconventional Baker says

      September 18, 2015 at 3:48 pm

      Stunning pie! I’m making apple pie tomorrow and seeing this just made me all-the-more excited 😛

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 18, 2015 at 3:58 pm

        It’s such a classic! What kind are you making, Audrey?

        Reply
    2. Sina @ Vegan Heaven says

      September 18, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      This apple pie looks so delicious, Jenn! 🙂 Sounds like a really great cook book!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 18, 2015 at 3:59 pm

        It’s a winner for sure! Thanks, Sina!

        Reply
    3. Deborah Carlson says

      September 18, 2015 at 5:58 am

      This apple pie looks delicious! I love finding new and simple vegan recipes!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 18, 2015 at 7:46 am

        Thanks, Deborah! It really is a very simple recipe…even the pie crust (pie crusts used to scare me!). Good luck!

        Reply
    4. Healing Tomato says

      September 17, 2015 at 5:10 pm

      Apple picking was my favorite thing to do in Upstate NY. This is a great recipe for apple pie. I can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 17, 2015 at 5:27 pm

        Thanks, Rini! Apple picking is the best! Such a fun family activity! And nothing better than a freshly picked apple straight from the tree!

        Reply
    5. Howie Fox says

      September 16, 2015 at 3:04 pm

      Woahh, I looooove applie pie! I doubt you can be the one my grandma used to make, but nevertheless I’d be happy to try this one 😀
      The essentials part of the book sounds really interesting! Maybe because I’m really into that kind of stuff at the moment, hahah

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 16, 2015 at 5:00 pm

        Well, Grandma’s do make the best of everything, right?! This could be your go-to when she’s not around. Thanks, Hauke!

        Reply
    6. Linda @ Veganosity says

      September 16, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      Holy crap that pie is gorgeous! I really don’t think that I’d share that beauty. 😉 I follow Nom Yourself IG too. Good stuff!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 16, 2015 at 4:59 pm

        It is just as delicious as it is beautiful!!!

        Reply
    7. Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says

      September 15, 2015 at 11:38 pm

      I’ve had to hide in a corner reading this because if my husband sees that picture he will be wanting apple pie as soon as! It is his favourite and I haven’t made one since becoming vegan. Now I feel guilty…perhaps I need to make it for him this weekend!
      Great giveaway too!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 16, 2015 at 7:43 am

        Mel, my hubby’s favorite is apple pie too! I have NEVER made a pie in my entire life until this one right here! LOL! I have always been so afraid of making homemade crust. I really don’t know why because it is SOOOO easy! And she actually gives a great tip about just pressing it out into the pie pan instead of rolling and transferring it. Super easy! Definitely try it!

        Reply
    8. Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 15, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      Looks delicious

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 15, 2015 at 7:46 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    9. Ginny McMeans says

      September 15, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      I will absolutely be lopoking for this cookbook. It sounds like I want to make everything from the list. Now for that pie! Absolutely gorgeous and you photography is beautiful too.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 15, 2015 at 7:46 pm

        Well, I wish I could take credit, Ginny….the photo is Mary’s. But, yes, everything in the book sounds so amazing! I’m currently working my way through it! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Sara says

      September 15, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      I love a good apple pie recipe, what an added bonus that this is vegan!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 15, 2015 at 7:45 pm

        Yes, absolutely! Thanks, Sara!

        Reply
    11. Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com says

      September 15, 2015 at 12:44 pm

      Such a gorgeous apple pie. I just made one recently but haven’t posted it yet 🙂 Definitely need to try this version out. Great giveaway, Jenn!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 15, 2015 at 1:53 pm

        Can never have too many apple pie recipes!! So so good! Thanks, Vanessa!

        Reply
    12. The Vegan 8 says

      September 15, 2015 at 11:01 am

      Such a beautiful dessert! I love the cover of her book too!! What a great giveaway. Love her story!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 15, 2015 at 1:52 pm

        Such a great story, right?! Thanks, Brandi!

        Reply
    13. Madiha Nawaz says

      September 15, 2015 at 10:14 am

      I feel like taking it out of the computer screen and I wish that was possible!
      Gorgeous looking pie and thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 15, 2015 at 1:52 pm

        The one thing technology can’t do! Thanks, Madiha!

        Reply
    14. Kati says

      September 14, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      I’d love to win to try out all of the delicious recipes, but I’ll first start out with the pie~!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        September 14, 2015 at 9:18 pm

        Good choice, Kati! And good luck!

        Reply
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