Simple Semolina Apple Pie

Instructions

1. Let's start by getting all our ingredients ready. Grab a large mixing bowl for our dry ingredients and another for the apples.
2. In the large bowl, mix together the semolina, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and that pinch of salt. Give it a good whisk to make sure everything is well combined.
3. Now for the star of the show - the apples! Grate them into the other bowl. No need to peel them unless you really want to, the skin adds nice color and nutrients.
4. To your grated apples, add the vanilla sugar, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Mix it all together, but remember - don't squeeze out any of the juice from the apples. We want all that flavorful moisture in our pie!
5. Grab your 20cm baking dish. No need to grease it - we're going for rustic here! Take about a quarter of your dry ingredient mix and sprinkle it evenly over the bottom of the dish.
6. Now, add a third of your apple mixture on top of this layer. Spread it out evenly.
7. Repeat this layering process two more times: dry mix, then apples. You should end up with three layers of apples, with some of the dry mix left over.
8. Sprinkle the remaining dry mix over the top layer of apples.
9. Here's a fun part - take a skewer (or a chopstick if you don't have a skewer) and poke it all the way through to the bottom of the dish. Do this all over the pie. This helps the layers meld together as it bakes.
10. In a small saucepan, heat the oat milk and vegan butter together until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm.
11. Slowly pour this warm milk and butter mixture all over your pie. Try to distribute it evenly.
12. Now, we wait! Let the pie sit for about 15 minutes. This gives time for the milk and butter to soak into all those lovely layers.
13. While you're waiting, go ahead and preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
14. Once your 15 minutes are up, pop the pie into the preheated oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
15. When it's done, take it out of the oven and let it cool in the dish for at least 15 minutes before serving. This helps it set up a bit and makes it easier to slice.
16. Serve your Simple Semolina Apple Pie warm or at room temperature. It's delicious on its own, but a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped coconut cream takes it to the next level!
17. Store any leftovers covered at room temperature for a day, or in the fridge for up to 3 days. It's great cold, but you can also warm individual slices in the microwave for about 20 seconds if you prefer it warm.