Apple Pie à la Mode
Indulge in the heartwarming delight of Apple Pie à la Mode, a classic dessert that brings joy to any gathering. This comforting recipe features tender, spiced apples enveloped in a flaky crust and topped with luscious vanilla ice cream. The aroma of cinnamon and baked apples fills your kitchen, creating a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of family dinners filled with laughter. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions, this pie is not just a treat; it’s a cherished experience you’ll want to recreate again and again.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 220 g cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 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 (for topping)
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Make the crust: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Mix in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add water until dough forms. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Peel and slice apples. In a pan, melt butter and cook apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and water until tender (about 10 minutes).
- Assemble the pie: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out crust and fit into pie dish. Fill with apple mixture and sprinkle almond flour on top. Cover with another rolled-out crust and seal edges.
- Bake the pie: Cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg