Apple Pie à la Mode
Indulge in the warm nostalgia of homemade Apple Pie à la Mode, a classic dessert that brings comfort and joy to any occasion. This delightful recipe features a flaky crust filled with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples, perfectly complemented by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Ideal for family gatherings or a quick weeknight treat, this pie is easy to make yet impressive enough to wow your guests. With its customizable flavors and make-ahead convenience, it promises to become a beloved staple in your dessert repertoire. Let’s dive into the simple steps to create this heartwarming treat!
- 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
- 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
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
- 1¼ tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2½ tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add water until combined. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Make the filling: Slice apples and cook with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and water until tender.
- Roll out the dough: Divide chilled dough; roll out one half for the bottom crust and place in a pie dish.
- Assemble: Fill with apple mixture and cover with rolled-out top crust. Seal edges and cut slits for steam.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for about 80 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg