Description
Indulge in a slice of comforting nostalgia with this Apple Pie à la Mode, where the warmth of cinnamon-spiced apples meets the cold creaminess of vanilla ice cream. This classic dessert features a flaky, buttery crust enveloping tender apples, creating a delightful harmony of textures and flavors. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make pie is not just a treat but an invitation to create sweet memories around the table. Whether you enjoy it plain or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream, each bite promises warmth and happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g granulated sugar
- 220 g unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 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
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
- 5 tbsp almond flour (or other type of finely ground nuts or breadcrumbs)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp agua
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- To make the crust, mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add water until the dough holds together. Chill for 30 minutes.
- For the filling, peel and slice the apples. In a skillet, melt butter and add apples along with brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and water. Cook until slightly softened.
- Roll out half the chilled dough and place it in a pie dish. Fill with apple mixture and cover with rolled-out dough; cut slits for steam to escape.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm slices topped with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg