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Jujube
10.01 piece : 1 piece
When fresh, similar crisp texture
10.0
vegan apples
substitute.
10 vegan substitutes for apples — top pick Jujube at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
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02
Pineapple
8.01 cup : 1 cup
Works in fruit salads, sweeter and more tart
8.0
03
Peaches
8.01 cup : 1 cup
Sweeter and juicier; great in crumbles and tarts but reduce sugar slightly
8.0
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04
Apricots
8.01 cup : 1 cup
Tart-sweet with firm flesh; holds shape in baking and makes good chutney
8.0
05
Plums
8.01 cup : 1 cup
Tart and juicy; use in cobblers and sauces but expect deeper color
8.0
06
Pears
7.51 piece : 1 piece
Closest fruit match; slightly softer flesh, works in pies, tarts, and salads without adjustments
7.5
07
Bananas
6.01 cup : 1 cup
Works in baking, adds moisture and sweetness
6.0
08
Persimmons
6.01 cup : 1 cup
Honey-sweet when ripe; substitute in salads and baked goods for a softer texture
6.0
09
Quinces
5.01 piece : 1 piece
Firm fruit, works in poaching
5.0
10
Sweet Potato
4.01 cup : 1 cup
Works in pies and baking, similar texture
4.0
pitfalls to avoid
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Pineapple: Sweeter and more tropical than apples
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Peaches: Reduce sugar slightly — peaches are sweeter
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Apricots: Firmer flesh — holds shape more in baking
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Plums: Deeper tart plum flavor and purple color
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Bananas: Sweet banana flavor replaces apple tartness
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Bananas: Mushier when baked than apples
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Persimmons: Much softer than apples when ripe
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Sweet Potato: Not sweet — cannot replace in desserts