Apple Pie à la Mode
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Apple Pie à la Mode, a delightful dessert that combines a flaky crust with a sweet and spiced apple filling, topped off with creamy vanilla ice cream. The enchanting aroma of cinnamon and baked apples fills your kitchen, making this classic treat perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy nights in. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is designed for bakers of all skill levels. Each slice promises to bring smiles and requests for seconds, making it an unforgettable addition to your dessert repertoire.
- 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 (cubed)
- 1 kg apples (Pink Lady 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 type of finely ground nuts or breadcrumbs)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- Vanilla Ice Cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add water until it forms a dough. Chill in the refrigerator.
- For the filling, peel and slice the apples. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and water. Cook until softened.
- Roll out the chilled dough and place half in a pie dish. Fill with warm apple mixture, sprinkle with almond flour, then cover with another layer of dough.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 80 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg