Chai Spice Vegan Pear Pie Recipe

Introduction

This Chai Spice Vegan Pear Pie combines the warm, aromatic flavors of chai spices with sweet, tender pears, all wrapped in a flaky vegan crust. It’s a comforting dessert perfect for cozy evenings or festive occasions.

Ingredients

• For the crust:
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup vegan butter, cold
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup ice water
• For the filling:
• 5 pears, chopped
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/4 cup cane sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp all spice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/8 tsp cardamom

Instructions

1. Step 1: Make the crust. In a food processor, add 1.5 cups flour and 1/2 tsp salt. With the motor running, add 1/2 cup vegan butter, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp almond milk, and 4 tbsp ice water. Process until the dough forms a ball. Remove and set aside. Repeat with remaining crust ingredients for the second batch.
2. Step 2: Divide the dough into two balls, one slightly larger. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
4. Step 4: Prepare the filling. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pears, sprinkle with cane sugar and all the spices. Cook for 5-8 minutes until pears soften but do not become mushy. Remove from heat.
5. Step 5: On a floured surface, roll out the larger dough ball and transfer to a greased pie pan. Crimp edges. Pour pear filling into crust.
6. Step 6: Roll out second dough ball to cover the top. Brush with melted coconut oil or vegan butter and sprinkle a little cane sugar.
7. Step 7: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes. Then reduce heat to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 40 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles.
8. Step 8: Let pie cool on a rack for 1 hour before serving. It’s best enjoyed slightly warm or at room temperature, ideally with vegan vanilla ice cream.

Tips & Variations

• If you prefer simpler flavors, substitute the chai spices with 1 tsp cinnamon alone.
• Use a food processor in batches to avoid overworking the dough and ensure a flaky crust.
• For a nut-free version, replace almond milk with oat or soy milk.

Storage

Store leftover pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a low oven or microwave before serving to warm the filling and crisp the crust.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other fruits instead of pears?

Yes, apples or a mix of apples and pears work well with the chai spices and create a delicious variation.

Is this pie gluten-free?

This recipe uses all-purpose flour, making it not gluten-free. To make a gluten-free version, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for pie crusts.

Chai Spice Vegan Pear Pie Recipe

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This Chai Spice Vegan Pear Pie combines the warm, aromatic flavors of chai spices with tender, perfectly cooked pears in a flaky vegan crust. It’s the perfect cozy dessert for fall or any time you crave a comforting and unique pie that’s dairy-free and plant-based.

• Author: Maya
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 55 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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For the crust:

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup vegan butter, cold
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup ice water

For the filling:

• 5 pears, chopped
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/4 cup cane sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp all spice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/8 tsp cardamom

Instructions

1. Make the crust: Start by making the crust using a food processor. Add 1.5 cups of flour and 1/2 tsp salt to the processor. With the motor running, add 1/2 cup cold vegan butter, followed by 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp almond milk, and 4 tbsp ice water. Process until the dough forms a ball. Remove and set aside. Repeat the process with the remaining flour and salt, butter, syrup, milk, and water. Divide the dough into two balls, one larger than the other, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Make the filling: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil over medium heat. Add the chopped pears, then sprinkle the cane sugar and all the spices (cinnamon, ginger, all spice, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom) evenly over the pears. Cook the pears for 5-8 minutes until they are soft but not mushy, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
3. Assemble the pie: Remove dough from the refrigerator. Flour your work surface and roll out the larger ball of dough to fit your greased pie pan. Press it in and crimp the edges. Pour the pear filling into the crust. Roll out the second ball of dough to form the top crust. Place it over the filling. Brush the top crust with melted coconut oil or vegan butter, then sprinkle with a little cane sugar for a sweet crunch.
4. Bake the pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 400°F. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
5. Cool and serve: Transfer the pie to a cooling rack and allow it to cool for 1 hour until slightly warm or room temperature. Slice and serve with vegan vanilla ice cream if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

• Calories are an estimation and are per slice of pie.
• If you don’t love chai spices, you can simplify the filling by using just 1 tsp cinnamon and omit the other spices.
• Use almond milk or any other plant-based milk to keep this recipe vegan.
• Make sure pears are soft but not mushy when cooking the filling to maintain good texture.

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