Vegan Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients
- 3 mediumapples
cored and chopped into small chunks*), (i used honey crisp + granny smith
- 1 cmejdool dates
pitted
- ¾ cwater
plus additional water for soaking the dates
- ½ tspcinnamon
- ½ tspsea salt
- freshly grated nutmeg
Directions
- 1
Soak dates: Soak the dates by placing in a small bowl with just enough water to cover them. Allow them to sit for about 10-15 minutes.
- 2
Prepare apples: while the dates are soaking core and chop the apples into tiny chunks, about 1/4 inch thick. Place in a bowl and set aside.
- 3
Make date puree: When the dates are finished soaking, drain and discard the water. Add the dates, fresh water (start with 3/4 cup), cinnamon, salt and nutmeg into a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
- 4
Add more water to thin the date puree if needed. The consistency should be thick but pourable like syrup.
- 5
Pour the date puree over the bowl of apples and stir to combine. At this point your apple pie filling is ready to enjoy! See ideas for how to use it above.
- 6
For storing: keep apple pie filling in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days.
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About this Recipe
Searching for a truly healthy apple pie filling that doesn't compromise on flavor? This vegan apple pie filling delivers all the comforting taste you crave, naturally sweetened and perfectly spiced for a wholesome indulgence.
What sets this filling apart is its ingenious use of Medjool dates for sweetness, eliminating refined sugars while adding a rich, caramel-like depth. The thoughtful blend of cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg creates that quintessential warm, cozy aroma, making it a guilt-free pleasure you'll feel good about.
Prepare for a delightful experience where tender, chunky apple pieces are bathed in a thick, naturally sweet syrup. Each spoonful offers a harmonious balance of bright apple tang and warming spices. You'll find this healthy apple pie filling to be incredibly satisfying, without the overly sweet stickiness often found in conventional versions. It's a wholesome option that still feels wonderfully decadent and comforting.
While this recipe shines with a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples, feel free to experiment with your favorite firm apple varieties. A single tart apple like Braeburn can add a nice contrast, or opt for all Honeycrisp for a sweeter profile, adjusting to your personal preference for tartness. The spice blend of cinnamon and nutmeg is classic, but you can always slightly adjust the amounts to your liking.
This versatile vegan apple pie filling is perfect for traditional pies, tarts, crumbles, or simply spooned over oatmeal, yogurt, or even pancakes for a naturally sweet breakfast treat. It's also fantastic as a topping for dairy-free ice cream.