Chai Spice Vegan Pear Pie Recipe

Introduction

This Chai Spice Vegan Pear Pie is a delightful dessert that combines tender pears with warm, aromatic spices in a flaky, homemade crust. Perfect for cozy evenings, it offers a comforting twist on a classic fruit pie without any dairy or eggs.

Ingredients

• 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
• 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. Working in two batches, pulse 1.5 cups flour and 1/2 tsp salt in a food processor. With the motor running, add 1/2 cup cold vegan butter, then 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp almond milk, and 4 tbsp ice water. Process until the dough forms a ball. Remove and repeat with the remaining flour, salt, butter, syrup, milk, and water.
2. Step 2: Divide the dough into two balls, one slightly larger. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
4. Step 4: Prepare the filling by heating coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pears, sprinkle with cane sugar and all the spices (cinnamon, ginger, all spice, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom). Sauté for 5-8 minutes until the pears are soft but not mushy, then remove from heat.
5. Step 5: On a floured surface, roll out the larger dough ball and transfer it to a greased pie pan. Crimp the edges, then pour in the pear filling.
6. Step 6: Roll out the second dough ball to cover the pie. Brush the top crust with melted coconut oil or vegan butter, and sprinkle lightly with cane sugar.
7. Step 7: Bake the pie at 400°F for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling bubbles.
8. Step 8: Transfer the pie to a cooling rack and let it cool for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, optionally with vegan vanilla ice cream.

Tips & Variations

• Use firm, ripe pears for the best texture that holds up during cooking.
• You can substitute almond milk with other plant-based milk like oat or soy.
• For an extra flaky crust, keep all ingredients cold and handle dough minimally.
• Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the filling for added crunch.

Storage

Store leftover pie covered loosely with foil or plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat slices gently in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 10 minutes to restore flakiness. You can also freeze the pie wrapped tightly for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the crust without a food processor?

Yes, you can make the crust by hand using a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the vegan butter into the flour and salt until crumbly. Then stir in the liquid ingredients and gently knead to form a dough.

What if I don’t have all the chai spices?

If you’re missing some spices, cinnamon and ginger are the most essential for this pie’s flavor. You can reduce or omit others, but try to keep at least these two for that warm chai taste.

Chai Spice Vegan Pear Pie Recipe

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• Author: Thomas
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

This Chai Spice Vegan Pear Pie combines a flaky, tender vegan crust with a warmly spiced pear filling. Infused with classic chai spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, this comforting pie is perfect for a cozy dessert that’s entirely plant-based and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and cane sugar.

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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

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Instructions

1. Make the Crust: Start by dividing the crust ingredients into two batches. For the first batch, add 1.5 cups flour and 1/2 tsp salt to a food processor. With the motor running, add 1/2 cup vegan butter, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp almond milk, and 4 tbsp ice water through the top. Pulse until the dough forms a ball. Remove and set aside.
2. Repeat Crust Mixture: Repeat the same process with the remaining 1.5 cups flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup vegan butter, 2 tbsp syrup, 2 tbsp almond milk, and 4 tbsp ice water to form the second dough ball.
3. Chill Dough: Divide the dough into two balls, one slightly larger than the other. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
4. Preheat Oven: After chilling, preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
5. Prepare Filling: Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pears and sprinkle with cane sugar and all the spices: cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom. Sauté for 5-8 minutes until the pears soften but remain intact. Remove from heat.
6. Roll Out Bottom Crust: Flour your work surface and roll out the larger dough ball. Carefully transfer it into a greased pie pan, pressing it into place. Crimp the edges to form a decorative border.
7. Add Filling: Pour the spiced pear filling evenly into the pie crust, spreading it out to fill the edges.
8. Roll Out Top Crust: Roll out the smaller dough ball for the top crust. Cover the filling with this crust, then brush it with melted vegan butter or coconut oil and sprinkle with a little cane sugar for a caramelized finish.
9. Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
10. Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and transfer it to a cooling rack. Allow it to cool for 1 hour until slightly warm or at room temperature before slicing. Serve with vanilla vegan ice cream for a delicious treat.

Notes

• Use firm pears that hold their shape well when cooked, such as Bosc or Anjou.
• Make sure the vegan butter is cold to achieve a flaky crust.
• Chilling the dough helps prevent shrinkage during baking.
• You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based milk.
• For extra flavor, try adding a splash of vanilla extract to the filling.
• Store leftover pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 55 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Vegan, American

Keywords: chai spice, vegan pear pie, vegan dessert, dairy-free pie, spiced pear pie, plant-based dessert, fall dessert