Apple Pie à la Mode
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade Cinnamon Apple Pie à la Mode, a dessert that encapsulates warmth and nostalgia. This delightful recipe features a flaky crust, filled with tender apples spiced with cinnamon and brown sugar, all topped with a generous scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, this pie is simple enough to whip up even on busy weeknights. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of this classic favorite that brings joy to every occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 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 (for filling)
- 190 g brown sugar
- 1¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1¼ tbsp cornstarch
- 5 tbsp almond flour (or finely ground nuts)
- Vanilla ice cream (or flavor of choice)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add cold water gradually until dough forms.
- Roll out dough for the bottom and top crusts.
- Slice apples and cook with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and water until slightly softened.
- Assemble the pie with the apple filling between the crusts; cut slits on top for steam to escape.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 80 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice approx. 150g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg