Description
This Vegan Apple Crumble is a delightful plant-based dessert featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a buttery, crumbly topping. Perfectly baked to golden brown, this comforting American classic is served warm and pairs wonderfully with vegan vanilla ice cream or salted caramel for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6-7 cups peeled, cored and diced apples (about 2 1/2 pounds whole apples)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and diced apples with brown sugar, lemon juice, all purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well ensuring all apple pieces are well coated with the mixture.
- Transfer to Dish: Pour the apple mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly. Set aside while you prepare the crumble topping.
- Make Crumble Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Add the melted vegan butter and stir until incorporated. The texture should be crumbly; use your fingers if necessary to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
- Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple filling, leaving some larger clusters for texture. Bake uncovered for approximately 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and apples are tender with bubbling juices along the sides.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with vegan vanilla ice cream and vegan salted caramel sauce for an extra special touch. Enjoy your delicious vegan apple crumble!
Notes
- For gluten free options, substitute the all purpose flour with a gluten free all purpose flour blend.
- Any apple variety works well; popular choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix for balanced tartness and sweetness.
- Vegan butter brands such as Miyoko’s work excellently, but you can also substitute melted coconut oil if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
