Apple Pie a la Mode Recipe

5 from 6 votes

Apple Pie a la Mode Recipe

Sharing with you a dish that is as American as Apple Pie, my homemade Apple Pie a la Mode Recipe is a comforting classic that will warm your home.

Prep Time5

Bake Time55

Total Time1

Course: 60 Minutes or Less, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple, Desserts, Fall, Pie, Pie Crust

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)

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Instructions

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 crust, thaw 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.
For a solid top, lay it over your apples, and cut 4 slits in the centre about 1-2 inches long.
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

If you cut the apples too soon, drizzle with lemon juice and water to avoid browning. However, if they are coated in the cinnamon sugar, this will help avoid browning also.
If you do not have Golden Delicious apples on hand, feel free to use a combination of both tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
Be sure to let your pie rest for at least one hour before cutting to allow the filling to set properly. Not waiting before cutting into the pie could result in the filling spilling out.
For the full "a la mode" experience, don't forget to serve your pie warm to contrast perfectly with the cool ice cream. You can use your favorite ice cream flavor, but we recommend choosing a high-quality vanilla bean ice cream to complement the flavors of the apple pie.

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