With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’re planning the holiday menu—and this gluten-free vegan apple pie is a guaranteed feature. Courtney made it for the first time a few years ago and it was so delicious it immediately became our go-to dessert for family gatherings.
The recipe she follows is straightforward and easy to adapt: use the vegan apple pie recipe and substitute a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour to make it gluten-free. Courtney often uses Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour for consistent results.
Courtney recently baked two pies just because—she says there’s no need to wait for a holiday to make a beautiful pie. Any day is a good day for pie! You may remember some of the other pies she’s made for us: an Easter pie, a woodland-themed pie, and an autumn leaves pie. Readers often ask where she gets the cookie cutters and pie-crust cutters she uses to create those charming designs, so below we’ve listed the tools she reaches for most often. We also did a live video together recently where she shared favorite tools and practical pie-making tips.
Watch the video replay of Pie Making Tools & Baking Cookbooks—Pie tips, demonstrations, and recommendations
Recommended sources and tools Courtney frequently uses:
First Prize Pie Cookbook — a classic resource for pie recipes and techniques.
Leaf pie crust cutters — Courtney uses leaf-shaped cutters most often for decorative tops.
Script cookie cutters — perfect for lettering and creating messages like “Pie Love You.”
White ruffle-edge pie plate — a beautiful, deep-dish plate that holds generous fillings and creates a pretty presentation.
Patterned kitchen towels — useful for styling photos and keeping the workspace tidy.
Stamped measuring cups and hand-written measuring spoons — small tools that make baking feel special and organized.
Seasonal plunger cutters — for holiday shapes like snowflakes, turkeys, pumpkins, acorns, and more.
Deep-dish porcelain pie plate — another favorite with a textured side design for elegant serving.
Bear cookie cutters with stamps — versatile for pies and adorable sugar cookies.
French wood rolling pin — a reliable, smooth rolling pin that helps achieve an even crust.
You’ll find a variety of these baking tools and more curated in our Baking Shop, including cutters, plates, and cookbooks to inspire your next pie-making session.