Description

A classic comfort dessert that combines warm, spiced apple pie with cold, creamy vanilla ice cream. The tart Granny Smith apples and buttery flaky crust create a nostalgic, indulgent treat.

Ingredients

2½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp granulated sugar

1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

6–8 tbsp ice water

6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

½ cup brown sugar

¼ cup granulated sugar

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

1 egg, beaten

1 tbsp milk

Sugar for sprinkling

Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar.
Cut in cold cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together.
Divide dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
Roll out one dough disk and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
Add apple filling to the crust and dot with butter.
Roll out the second dough disk and place over the filling; trim and crimp the edges. Cut slits or create a lattice top.
Whisk egg with milk, brush over the top crust, and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. Cover edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
Let the pie cool slightly before slicing and serving warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use a mix of apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for a sweeter flavor.

Try adding ground ginger or cloves for extra spice.

Swap in gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.

Use a streusel topping instead of a top crust for a crumb pie.

Add a splash of bourbon or apple brandy to the filling for a boozy twist.

Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or in the microwave for 30–45 seconds.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice with ice cream
Calories: 410
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg