Apple Pie a la Mode

5 from 6 votes

Apple Pie a la Mode: warm spiced apples, buttery crust, and melty vanilla ice cream come together for the ultimate cozy, classic dessert.

Prep Time5

Cook Time55

Total Time1

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 60-Minutes or Less, Apple, Desserts, Fall, Pie, Pie Crust, Winter

Servings:

Calories: 346kcal

Author: Eva Filer

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Rolling Pin
9-inch Pie Dish
Pizza Cutter/Sharp Knife
Basting Brush
Apple Corer and Peeler optional

Ingredients

2 9- inch pie crusts homemade or store-bought
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt
5 cups apples Golden Delicious (4-5 apples)
1 tablespoon whole milk
2 tablespoon butter unsalted, cold and cubed small (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F. If using our homemade pie crust, lightly flour a surface and roll dough out ⅛” thick, and lay the dough into a 9-inch pie dish leaving about ¾” overhang (check out our Crisco Pie Crust recipe), fold the overhang so the pie edge stands up, then crimp the edges. Add parchment paper, pie weights and pre-bake for 15 minutes. If using store-bought, thaw pie crusts based on package instructions, and pre-bake the same way.
In a small mixing bowl make your cinnamon sugar by combining sugar, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
Peel apples and slice into ⅛” size pieces. Place into a large bowl, then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar and mix. Work in batches for more even mixing, if needed.
Place the apples in the pie dish and arrange them with a slightly elevated peak in the center.
For a lattice top, roll out your second pie crust ⅛” thick and cut 1” strips. Using a pizza cutter and rolling pin guides make this process very easy.
Start by placing them in one direction (top to bottom), then as you start the other direction (left to right), lift every other one to create the weave pattern. Do this until complete.
Pinch the edges together with the overhanging bottom crust and then crimp together with a fork.
With a basting brush, brush the edges and top of the crust for a golden-brown pie, then place a few butter cubes between some of the lattice.
Bake at 400F for 15 minutes, then lower to 375F for 40 minutes or until filling is bubbling.
Remove from oven and let pie sit for 45-60 minutes before serving.

Notes

Customize Pie Top: A lattice crust can feel intimidating. For a simpler option, lay a full crust over the apples, cut a few slits in the center, then crimp the edges with a fork.
Aluminum Foil: Tent the pie partway through baking if the edges brown too quickly.
Let it Rest: Allow the pie to cool before slicing so the sauce can set, and it holds together.
Even Slices: Slicing apples evenly ensures a balanced and tender bake.
Serving Temp: Serve warm to the contrast with cold ice cream on top.
Use a Pie Server: This helps lift out perfect serving pieces without breaking the crust.

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