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Apple Pie à la Mode

Irresistible Apple Pie à la Mode with Perfect Flaky Crust

This Apple Pie à la Mode features a flaky crust filled with gooey cinnamon apples, served warm with ice cream for a nostalgic treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter cold, cut into cubes
  • 6-8 tablespoons Water cold
Filling
  • 6 cups Apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for filling
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt for filling
  • 1/4 cup Almond Flour
Topping
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon Water for egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar for dusting
For Serving
  • 8 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream or alternative flavors

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • pie dish
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold, unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, stirring until the dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Filling
  1. Peel, core, and slice apples. In a skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter, then add apple slices. Stir in brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt. Cook until mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Assemble the Pie
  1. Roll out two-thirds of the chilled dough, place it in a pie dish, and sprinkle almond flour on the bottom. Pour in the apple filling evenly. Roll out remaining dough for the top crust, cut into strips, and create a lattice pattern before crimping the edges.
Bake the Pie
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush the lattice top with a mixture of beaten egg and water, then sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover edges with foil to prevent over-browning. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool and Serve
  1. Remove pie from the oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples. Refrigerate the crust for at least 30 minutes to ensure flakiness.

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