Spicy Vegan Cherry Pie

While Pumpkin Pie may be a holiday favorite, we’re mixing it up with a sweet and spicy version of the classic Cherry Pie! The touch of heat from Piquale’s Sweet Hot Sauce adds a little kick to this dessert.

Sweet and Spicy Cherry Pie

INGREDIENTS:

Vegan Pie Crust Purchased at Sprouts Farmers Market

Cherry Pie Filling

• 5 cups frozen, pitted dark sweet cherries

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 1 -2 tbsp Piqualé Sweet Hot Sauce (you can add more if you want a little more heat in your pie)

• 1/4 tsp Salt

• 1/2 cup vegan sugar

• 1/8 cup cornstarch

Crumble Topping

• 1/2 Stick vegan butter (we like Melt Butter)

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup all purpose flour

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

DIRECTIONS:

Pie Filling

1. In a large saucepan, add the 5 cups of frozen cherries and heat on medium until fully thawed.

2. Add in the sugar, salt and vanilla and mix thoroughly, bringing to a slow boil.

3. Create a roux with the cornstarch, mixing it with a bit of water.

4. Add the cornstarch roux to the cherry mix and turn the temperature down to medium-low for 3-5 minutes, until the filling thickens.

5. Transfer the filling to your pie crust and spread evenly.

Crumble Topping

1. In a small saucepan, slowly melt the 1/2 stick of butter on medium heat.

2. To the melted butter, add a tablespoon of vanilla extract and 3/4 cup of brown sugar and mix thoroughly.

3. Gently add in the flour, mixing with a spoon until it begins to clump.

4. Remove from heat and continue mixing with a spoon or your hands.

5. Sprinkle the mixture over the pie.

6. Put the Pie in the oven and cook at 400 degrees for 45 minutes.

7. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 4 hours before serving.

8. Add vegan whipped topping and enjoy!