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Slice of Vegan Cherry Pie on a plate with whipped cream and a cherry on top.
Vegan Cherry Pie
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
 

This vegan cherry pie is bursting with sweet and gooey cherry filling between two layers of flaky crust. An indulgent treat that's perfect with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 574 kcal
Author: Alissa Saenz
Ingredients
  • 5 cups fresh cherries, pitted (about 2 pounds of cherries)
  • ¾ cup organic granulated sugar, plus more for topping
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • Pinch salt
  • Flour, for rolling the crust
  • 2 batches vegan pie crust (or use store-bought vegan pie crust - see Note 1)
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

  2. Stir the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.

  3. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out one of your pie crusts into a large circle, about 13 inches in diameter. You can invert your pie plate over the dough circle to get an approximation of the diameter. The dough should be 2 inches greater in diameter than the plate.

  4. Drape the dough in the pie plate and gently press so that it conforms to the inside of the plate.

  5. Spoon the filling into the dough-lined pie plate, smoothing out the top with a spoon.

  6. Roll the second pie crust to a circle slightly larger than the pie plate, about 10-inches in diameter.

  7. Slice the second crust into 1-inch strips. Weave the strips in a lattice formation over the fillings. (Notes 2 and 3)

  8. Tuck the edges of the bottom crust over the edges of the top crust, gently pinching them together to form a seal.

  9. Brush the top crust with melted butter and sprinkle it with about a tablespoon of sugar.

  10. Place the pie into the oven and check it after 20 minutes. Once the edges start to darken, cover them with foil or a pie shield.

  11. Bake the pie for a total of about 50 to 60 minutes, until the filling is bubbling throughout.

  12. Remove the pie from the oven when it's done and place it on a cooling rack. Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing, about 4 hours.

  13. Slice and serve.

Recipe Notes
  1. Buy pie dough that can be rolled, as opposed to premade pie shells in disposable baking dishes. Also be sure to check for ingredients such as lard or butter. I like Wholly Wholesome brand, which is vegan.
  2. These instructions are for a lattice crust. If you prefer to make a basic top crust, simply roll the dough out as instructed, drape it over the fillings, then trim the top and bottom crusts together. Pinch the edges to seal and optionally crimp them with a fork or your fingers. Cut a few slits in the top crust before baking.
  3. For more guidance on how to make a lattice crust, see this tutorial.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Cherry Pie
Amount Per Serving (1 slice (⅛ of recipe))
Calories 574 Calories from Fat 275
% Daily Value*
Fat 30.5g47%
Saturated Fat 24.5g123%
Sodium 322mg13%
Potassium 252mg7%
Carbohydrates 72g24%
Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugar 30.8g34%
Protein 6.1g12%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.