Apple Pie à la Mode
Indulge in the comforting warmth of homemade Apple Pie à la Mode, a nostalgic dessert that captures the essence of family gatherings and cozy evenings. With its flaky crust enveloping a spiced apple filling kissed with cinnamon, this dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive holiday feast or a simple weeknight treat. The delightful contrast of warm pie paired with creamy vanilla ice cream elevates your dining experience to new heights.
- 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
- 1 tsp salt
- 220 g unsalted butter (cold)
- 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 (to serve)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust by mixing flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add water to form dough.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes, then preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Make the filling by cooking sliced apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and water until slightly softened.
- Roll out the dough and fill your pie dish with the apple mixture, topping it with almond flour and another layer of dough. Cut slits in the top crust.
- Brush with an egg wash and sprinkle brown sugar before baking for about 80 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice - approximately 125g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg