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    Vegan Apple Crisp

    Published: Nov 17, 2018 Updated: Oct 10, 2021 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Apple Crisp

    This vegan apple crisp is totally divine served warm with vegan cream or vegan vanilla ice cream. It’s deliciously flavorful and perfect for the holidays.

    A slice of vegan apple crisp topped with vegan vanilla ice cream on a white plate.

    So first I made vegan apple cake and then I made vegan apple crisp. All in a bid to avoid making vegan apple pie!

    Hahaha, no I joke, I will get to making a vegan apple pie one day (update: vegan apple pie is here!) and this vegan apple crisp is absolutely no slouch and isn’t second to anything.

    In fact Jaye is already saying this is going on the Christmas menu. 

    For everyone celebrating Thanksgiving on the other side of the world, this is another perfect dessert idea. Along with our vegan pumpkin pie and vegan apple cake of course. Or why not all three? 

    Some vegan pineapple upside down cake wouldn’t go amiss either!

    Vegan apple crisp in a white ceramic dish with two scoops of vegan vanilla ice cream.

    How To Make Vegan Apple Crisp

    You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

    Peel and chop up a bunch of apples so that you end up with 8 cups of peeled, cubed apple (about 2.2lb/1kg). My apples were really small so I had to use a lot of apples (like 13 of them!).

    This is really the most time consuming part of the whole dessert making process. And I think you know that peeling and chopping apples is really easy, so I hope you’re getting the idea that this is a super easy dessert, because it is. 

    Add the chopped apples to a mixing bowl with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice and vanilla and toss until well coated.

    Two photo collage showing chopped apples, flour sugar and spices in a mixing bowl and then tossed together.

    Then smooth down into a 9×13 baking dish (spray it with non-stick spray first).

    Chopped apple filling for apple crisp in a white rectangle baking dish.

    Then you mix up your topping. You can use the same bowl as you used for your apples. See? Easy one-bowl recipe.

    Add flour, rolled oats, brown sugar and cinnamon and mix together and then pour in some melted vegan butter and mix in. 

    Two photo collage showing ingredients for the apple crisp topping added to a mixing bowl with melted butter and mixed together.

    Crumble The Topping

    Then all you have to do is spread the topping over the apples. Use your fingers for this, crumbling the topping between your fingers so that it lands in little clumps and crumbles of topping and spreads over the whole top of the dish.

    This will be totally divine once baked.

    And then you bake it for 50 minutes. The topping will be golden and crispy and the apples will be baked to perfection!

    When you take it out of the oven it will be bubbling up the sides, this is perfect. 

    Two photo collage showing apple crisp before and after baking.

    The Best Apples For Vegan Apple Crisp

    Granny Smith apples work great in this recipe. They have a lovely tart/sweet taste and are really firm so they hold up very well when baked and don’t just turn into total mush. 

    I like to cut the apples into cubes for this dessert because I find that also holds up best with baking.

    I tried a version where I cut the apples into slices instead of cubes and they didn’t hold up as well, it was still totally delicious, but it was a little more mushy. I like being able to see some intact cubes of apple even once this apple crisp is baked and you get that with cubes. 

    Freshly baked vegan apple crisp in a white baking dish.

    Serving Suggestions

    You definitely want to serve this hot with a scoop of vegan ice cream! The ice cream you see here is our vegan vanilla ice cream recipe. The only change I made to that recipe was to omit the vanilla powder because I didn’t have any on hand, so I used vanilla extract only. 

    It is the perfect pairing for this apple crisp. If you don’t want the hassle of making ice cream from scratch then use any store-bought variety, but I think vanilla is going to be the best flavor pairing for this.  

    The apple crisp is served hot, the ice cream is cold, it gets all melty and it’s pretty much heaven in your mouth. 

    Alternatively you can serve it with vegan whipped cream or vegan custard. Also completely divine with this. 

    A slice of vegan apple crisp with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream on top.

    What About Gluten-Free?

    Yes my friends if you want to make this gluten-free you definitely can. A simple switch for a gluten-free all purpose flour blend works great.  

    Also make sure you use gluten-free rolled oats. 

    A slice of vegan apple crisp with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream on top.

    Storing and Freezing

    Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat a slice at a time in the microwave, top it with vegan whipped cream or vegan ice cream and you’re good to go. Alternatively you can reheat the whole dessert in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

    It is also freezer friendly for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until warmed through.  

    A slice of vegan apple crisp with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream on top on a white plate.

    More Delicious Vegan Desserts

    1. Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
    2. Vegan Bread Pudding
    3. Vegan Cheesecake
    4. Vegan Apple Cake
    5. Vegan Apple Pie
    6. Vegan Pecan Pie

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Slice of vegan apple crisp topped with a scoop of ice cream on a white plate.

    Vegan Apple Crisp

    This vegan apple crisp is totally divine served warm with some vegan cream or vegan vanilla ice cream. It’s deliciously flavorful and perfect for the holidays.
    4.98 from 67 votes
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    Course: Baking, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 482kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    For the Apple Filling:

    • 8 cups Granny Smith Apples (2.2lb/1kg) Peeled and Cubed
    • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar (100g)
    • ¼ cup All Purpose Flour (31g)
    • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
    • ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
    • ¼ tsp Salt
    • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

    For the Topping:

    • 1 cup All Purpose Flour (125g)
    • 1 ½ cups Rolled Oats (150g)
    • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar (200g)
    • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
    • ¾ cup Vegan Butter (170g) measured then melted
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
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    Instructions

    • Peel and cube the apple and add to a mixing bowl with the brown sugar, all purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice and vanilla extract and toss together so that all the apple pieces are coated.
    • Transfer the apple mix to a 9×13 dish sprayed with non-stick spray and smooth down.
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
    • Prepare the topping. Add the all purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar and cinnamon to the mixing bowl and mix together. Then add in the melted vegan butter and vanilla and stir in.
    • Use your fingers to spread the topping over the apple layer, crumbling it with your fingers until it is evenly spread across the top.
    • Place into the oven and bake for 50 minutes until the top is nicely golden brown and the apple mix is bubbling up the sides.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
    • Serve with vegan ice cream or vegan whipped cream.

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    Notes

    1. Apples: The weight for the apples (2.2lb/1kg) is after peeling and coring and chopping into cubes.
    2. Gluten-free: Simply switch the all purpose flour for a gluten-free all purpose flour blend and make sure your rolled oats are gluten-free.
    3. Storing: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat a slice at a time in the microwave, top it with vegan whipped cream or vegan ice cream and you’re good to go. Alternatively you can reheat the whole dessert in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
    4. Freezing: It is also freezer friendly for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until warmed through.  
    5. Nutritional information does not include ice cream.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 82.3g | Protein: 5.1g | Fat: 14.4g | Saturated Fat: 5.3g | Sodium: 159mg | Fiber: 6.3g | Sugar: 48.8g
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    Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan. I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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    1. Pia says

      November 28, 2022 at 3:29 am

      Made for Thanksgiving dessert. The crunchy toppings are my favorite part of apple crisp and this one had a generous amount…the perfect ratio for toppings/fillings. Perfection. The nutmeg and cinnamon make it feel like the holidays. Added a scoop of cashew-milk ice cream.5 stars

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      • Alison Andrews says

        November 29, 2022 at 10:32 am

        Wonderful! Thanks for the awesome review Pia!

        Reply
    2. Jen says

      November 14, 2022 at 6:35 pm

      Loved this!!!! My family (non-vegans) went to town on this, going to make it for Thanksgiving dessert!
      I paired this with Vanilla Cashew Milk ice cream! #HEAVEN5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        November 15, 2022 at 10:35 am

        Wonderful! Thanks for the great review Jen!

        Reply
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