Amaretto Apple Pie, Eggless and Non-dairy

This is really just a basic apple pie, but with an added ‘Yum factor’…. Amaretto.  I love that amaretto flavor.

I admit, I cheated on this one.  I found a ready-made, store brand, refrigerated pie crust, with no eggs or dairy, and I used it for this pie.  It was obviously a time saver and it happened to be delicious, too.  If you can find one, use it.  But, making your own is simple enough.  Below is my pie crust recipe.  You may recognize it from Our Favorite Apple Pie recipe.

 

Pie Crust:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3 Tbs. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup Earth Balance® non-dairy spread, softened OR vegetable shortening
1/3 cup soy milk

Cream together butter-product and sugar.  Add milk.  Add flour and salt to creamed mixture.   Mix until dough comes together.  Divide into 2 parts.   Press half dough mixture into 9-inch pie plate.   Wrap remaining dough in plastic and set aside.

 

Now for the apple filling.

5 to 6 cups peeled, and thinly sliced apples; I used a Red Delicious this time, and it was great!
1 or 2 Tbs. Amaretto
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
 

Preheat oven to 375°.  Mix the filling ingredients in a bowl and pour into pie crust.  Some people like to arrange the apples in circular rows.  I just dump them in and press them down.   Roll out your top crust and place over filling.   Using a fork, press edges together around the entire rim of the pie.   Be sure to cut vents into the top of your crust.  You can cut shapes in any excess dough and use to decorate your pie.  I rolled out some dough and used a cookie cutter to make small flower shapes.  Then, using a little soy milk, I adhered the shapes to the top of the pie.  Then, I brushed the top of the entire pie with a little more soy milk and sprinkled some sugar on top.

Place strips of foil around the outer edge of your pie to prevent burning.  Put the pie in the oven and bake for about an hour at 375°.   Remove from oven.  Cool for at least half an hour, but try for a full hour, if you can.  Cut and serve.  I hope you enjoy!

-Michelle