Apple Pie à la Mode
If you’re in search of a comforting dessert that brings warmth and joy, look no further than Apple Pie à la Mode. This classic dish showcases sweet, cinnamon-infused apples enveloped in a flaky crust, all crowned with creamy vanilla ice cream. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe combines simplicity with indulgence, making it an instant favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 220 g unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 110 g water
- 1 kg apples (Pink Lady or Fuji)
- 75 g unsalted butter (for filling)
- 190 g brown sugar
- 1¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1¼ tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2½ tbsp water
- 5 tbsp almond flour (or other finely ground nuts)
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water until the dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Apple Filling: Peel and slice apples. In a pan over medium heat, melt butter, then add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and water. Cook until slightly softened.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit your pie dish.
- Assemble Your Pie: Place half of the dough in the pie dish, fill with apple mixture, and cover with remaining dough.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for about 80 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Let cool slightly before serving with scoops of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg