Apple Pie à la Mode
Indulge in the comforting embrace of homemade Apple Pie à la Mode, a delightful twist on the classic dessert that will warm your heart. This recipe features a flaky crust enveloping sweet, spiced apples and is perfectly paired with creamy vanilla ice cream. The aromatic blend of cinnamon and tender apples creates an irresistible treat that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy evening at home. Enjoy the simplicity of preparing this dish ahead of time and savor the joy it brings to every gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- 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, Royal Gala or Fuji)
- 75 g unsalted butter
- 190 g brown sugar
- 1¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1¼ tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2½ tbsp water
- 5 tbsp almond flour (or other type of finely ground nuts or breadcrumbs)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp agua
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- Vanilla Ice Cream or other flavor you prefer
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add cold water gradually to form dough, then refrigerate.
- For the filling, slice apples and cook them with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and water until tender.
- Roll out half the dough into a pie dish, fill with apple mixture, then cover with top crust and cut slits for steam.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 80 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm slices topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg