Easy Vegan Cherry Pie

Side view on a slice of vegan cherry pie topped with a scoop of vegan ice cream.

This simple vegan cherry pie features a flaky coconut oil crust with a 4-ingredient sweet cherry pie filling. Made using frozen cherries, without any granulated sugar and so easy everyone can make it. Perfect healthy dessert to serve all year long!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy

Servings: slices

Calories: 293kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

½ cup maple syrup
2-3 tbsp cornstarch see notes *
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb frozen cherries (about 4 cups)
2 pie crusts
plant milk to brush over the pie

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 375ºF.
In a medium sauce pan, combine the cornstarch, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Whisk well until there are no visible cornstarch clumps. Then, add the frozen cherries and stir to combine.
Warm up the cherries over medium heat until the cherries are thawed and the mixture slightly thickened. Then, remove from the heat.
Pour over a pie crust (9 inch works well) and cover with a second crust. You can decorate the pie as you wish by making a lattice (like shown in the video) or simply keep the top full (just slice a few opening for the steam to escape).
Brush the pie crust with a little plant-based milk (will help to brown) and then, bake for 35-40 minutes. Once baked, let the pie completely cool down, at least 2 hours, before slicing. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

* If looking for a pie filling that holds well like seen in the picture, then use 3 tablespoons of cornstarch. If looking for a filling that's thinner, then use 2 tablespoons instead.
After brushing the crust with the plant-based milk, you can sprinkle with raw granulated sugar to make it sweeter but also help the crust turn a darker golden brown.
Try to keep the prepared crust in the fridge until ready to use.
It is important to let the pie rest for a few hours before slicing. The cherry filling needs time to set and it will simply slice better too. So, try to plan ahead and make the pie a little while before you need it.
I love how simple the ingredient list is, but feel free to add more flavoring such as cinnamon, nutmeg or even almond extract to the cherry pie filling. A splash of lemon juice or lemon zest will also brighten up the flavor (be conservative with it if using a mix of tart and sweet cherries).
If you only have one pie crust for the bottom, then you could top the cherry filling with an oat crumble like this one from 'from my bowl' and simply bake as directed.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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