Apple Pie à la Mode
Indulge in a slice of warm comfort with our Apple Pie à la Mode, a delightful blend of perfectly spiced apples nestled in a flaky crust, topped with creamy vanilla ice cream. The aroma of cinnamon and baked apples fills your kitchen, creating a heartwarming atmosphere that makes this dessert perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. This easy-to-follow recipe allows bakers of all skill levels to create a delicious pie that will surely be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g granulated sugar
- 220 g cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 kg apples (Pink Lady, Royal Gala, or Fuji)
- 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 or breadcrumbs)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp agua
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- Vanilla Ice Cream or your favorite flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Rub in the cold butter until crumbly and add cold water gradually until dough forms. Wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- For the filling, peel and slice apples. In a saucepan, melt butter and mix in apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and water. Cook until slightly softened.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out chilled dough and place it in a pie dish. Fill with apple mixture and top with another layer of rolled dough.
- Brush with beaten egg mixed with agua and sprinkle brown sugar on top. Bake for about 80 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm slices with generous scoops of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg