Chai Spice Vegan Pear Pie Recipe

Introduction

This Chai Spice Vegan Pear Pie is a cozy dessert that combines tender pears with warm chai spices in a flaky vegan crust. Perfect for autumn or any time you crave a comforting, plant-based treat.

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 by dividing the ingredients into two batches. For the first batch, place 1.5 cups flour and 1/2 tsp salt in 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. Process until the dough forms a ball. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Repeat the crust-making process with the remaining flour, salt, butter, syrup, milk, and ice water. Once both dough balls are formed, wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). While cooling the dough, prepare the filling by heating coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pears, then sprinkle with cane sugar and all the spices (cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom). Cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the pears soften but remain slightly firm. Remove from heat.
4. Step 4: Flour your work surface and roll out the larger dough ball to fit your greased pie pan. Transfer carefully and crimp the edges. Pour the pear filling into the crust.
5. Step 5: Roll out the second dough ball and place it over the filling as the top crust. Brush the crust with melted vegan butter or coconut oil and sprinkle a little cane sugar on top.
6. Step 6: Bake the pie at 400°F for 15 minutes. Then 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 is bubbling.
7. Step 7: Allow the pie to cool on a rack for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, ideally with vegan vanilla ice cream.

Tips & Variations

• Use a mix of pear varieties for more complex flavor and texture.
• Chilling the dough before rolling helps prevent shrinking and cracking during baking.
• If a food processor isn’t available, you can cut the cold vegan butter into the flour with a pastry cutter or two forks, then mix in the liquids by hand.
• For a sweeter crust, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup to the dough.

Storage

Store leftover pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat slices gently in the oven or microwave before serving to soften the filling and enhance flavor.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this pie gluten-free?

You can substitute the all purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking, but baking times and textures may vary slightly.

Can I prepare the pie ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the assembled pie and keep it covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

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This Chai Spice Vegan Pear Pie is a delightful dessert featuring a flaky vegan crust filled with tender pears sautéed in warm chai spices. Perfect for fall, this pie blends aromatic cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves with the natural sweetness of pears, all baked to golden perfection for a comforting, plant-based treat.

• Author: Clara
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 55 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Yield: 1 9-inch pie (8 servings) 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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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

Filling

• 5 pears (chopped)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/4 cup cane sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/8 tsp cardamom

Instructions

1. Make the crust: Start by making the crust in two batches. Add 1.5 cups flour and 1/2 tsp salt to the food processor. With the motor running, add 1/2 cup vegan butter, then 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp almond milk, and 4 tbsp ice water. Pulse until the dough forms a ball. Remove the dough and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
2. Refrigerate the dough: Divide the dough into two balls, one slightly larger than the other. Wrap both in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) while the dough chills.
4. Prepare the filling: Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pears and sprinkle with cane sugar and chai spices (cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom). Sauté for 5-8 minutes until pears soften but remain slightly firm. Remove from heat.
5. Roll out bottom crust: Flour a work surface, roll out the larger dough ball, and transfer it to a greased pie pan. Crimp the edges as desired.
6. Add filling: Pour the prepared pear filling into the pie crust evenly.
7. Roll out top crust: Roll out the smaller dough ball and place it over the filling. Brush the top crust with melted coconut oil or vegan butter and sprinkle lightly with cane sugar.
8. Bake the pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
9. Cool: Transfer the pie to a cooling rack and let it cool for 1 hour to allow filling to set. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with vegan vanilla ice cream.

Notes

• Using a food processor makes crust preparation quicker and easier but can be done by hand if necessary.
• Ensure pears are softened but not mushy in the filling stage to maintain texture inside the pie.
• Chilling the dough helps prevent shrinkage and promotes a flaky crust.
• Adjust spices to your preference for more or less chai flavor.
• Serve with vegan whipped cream or ice cream for a decadent dessert.

Keywords: chai spice pie, vegan pear pie, fruit pie, vegan dessert, fall dessert, plant-based pie