The Best Cherry Pie Recipe is made vegan, gluten free and sweetened with organic cane sugar. Just in time for warmer weather, this pie is perfect for bringing along on a picnic or enjoying outdoors–don’t forget the ice cream!
Sweet homemade cherry pie filling wrapped up with a gluten free golden crust, this pie will quickly convert any non-believer that vegan desserts are just as delicious as their dairy filled counterparts.
I was inspired by own Cherry Slab Pie to bring you this simple and delicious classic in a more traditional form.
How to make this cherry pie recipe
Crust
- all purpose gluten free baking flour – I use measure for measure
- vegan butter – I like to use vegan butter in stick for for easy measuring like Earth Balance or Flora
- organic cane sugar – you can omit for a more savory crust
- sea salt
Filling
- frozen cherries – I used tart cherries
- organic cane sugar
- corn starch – you could also use tapioca starch
- lemon juice – or lime juice
Other: almond milk or plant milk for brushing as “egg wash”
How to make gluten free pie crust
- The crust can be made up to three months prior and then frozen. I like to make it make 1-2 days before and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use. Place your crust ingredients into a food processor and pulse until crumbles form.
- Turn out the crumbles onto a flour dusted work surface and kneed for 30 seconds and shape into two disks. Cover in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes before using.
- When ready to use, let the dough sit at room temperature. Dust a clean work surface with gluten free flour and then roll out the dough.
After serving, cover the pie and chill in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
This cherry pie lasts up to five days when refrigerated.
If you love this cherry pie recipe, you will love some of these pie inspired recipes:
Apple Crumble Pie Bars – Gluten Free and Vegan
Vegan Brown Sugar Hand Pies (aka pop-tarts)
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The Best Vegan Cherry Pie Recipe
Equipment
- food processor or pastry cutter
- pie dish
- medium pot
Ingredients
gluten free pie crust
- 3 cups gluten free all purpose baking flour measure for measure
- 1 cup cold vegan butter chopped
- 1 tbsp organic cane sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 6-8 tbsp cold water
- plant milk for brushing as "egg wash"
cherry pie filling
- 6 cups frozen cherries pitted
- ¾ cup organic cane sugar
- ¼ cup corn starch
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- To make the crust, in a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar and salt until combined. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Slowly add in the cold water, pulse 2 or 3 times between each addition. The dough should hold together when squeezed with your fingers but should not be sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead for 30 seconds until the dough is smooth. Divide into 2 equal portions, and shape each into a disk. Wrap one of the disks in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.On a floured work surface, roll out the first dough disk until it's roughly ⅛ inch in thickness. Roll the dough around the rolling pin and unroll it on top of a pie dish. Gently press the dough into the bottom and sides of the dish, removing the overhang.
- To make the filling, add the cherries, sugar, lemon and corn starch to a heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Cook until the cherries are tender and have released juices, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Roll out the second pie crust until it's roughly ⅛ inch in thickness and cut into 10-12 one-inch strips. Create a lattice crust over the top. Trim the overhang and use a fork to press the edges together. Brush the crust with plant milk ("egg wash") and bake the pie at 375 F° for 35-45 minutes and crust is golden brown. Let the pie cool at room temperature for 2 hours before slicing and serving.
