Homemade Apple Pie a la Mode Recipe

What does apple pie ala mode mean?

While a la mode-style is synonymous with “ice cream on top,” the actual French translation is in the current fashion. So, essentially, the term means fashionable pie.

Apple Pie a la Mode Ingredients

The best apple pie is made with classic pantry staples. Nothing fancy needed!

For the pie crust you need:

• All-purpose flour
• Salt
• Vegetable shortening
• Ice-cold water

To make the apple pie filling you need:

• Apples, peeled and sliced
• Granulated sugar
• Ground cinnamon
• Ground nutmeg
• unsalted butter, cut into 4 or 5 pieces

Note: To make a deep dish pie, double the filling ingredients and roll out the bottom crust to a 12-13 inch diameter.

And, of course, for the most delicious apple pie in the current fashion you also need the best No-Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

How To Make Apple Pie A La Mode

Homemade apple pie is surprisingly easy to make, and can be ready to top with a big scoop of ice cream in just over an hour. (But be sure to make the ice cream at least 4 hours ahead of time so it’s perfectly frosty!)

Prep time: 20 minutes
Bake time: 45-50 minutes
Yield: 8 slices of pie

1. Place the top oven rack in center position and pre-heat oven to 450°F.

2. To prepare pie crust, add flour, salt, and vegetable shortening to a large bowl and mix with a hand mixer. Gradually add ice-cold water until the dough binds together and can form a ball. Wrap the ball in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, add peeled and sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a large bowl and toss gently to combine.

4. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it into 2 even sections. Roll out each piece of dough into a 10-11 inch diameter for a 9-inch pie.

5. Line a 9-inch pie pan with one of the crusts. Transfer the apple filling to the pie crust.

6. Place top crust over the pie and crimp the edges together. Cut 4-5 vents into the top crust with a sharp knife and place a small piece of butter in each. Cover edges with foil or a pie crust protector to prevent over browning.

7. Bake for 10 minutes at 450°F. Reduce temperature to 350°F and continue to bake for another 35-40 minutes.

8. Remove from oven and cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving with some No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream for delicious apple pie a la mode. Enjoy!

This Apple Pie a la Mode recipe is a timeless classic – always very fashionable, indeed! Make it for special occasions, relaxing weekends, or for any dessert that needs some nostalgia with a bit of flair.

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