Pie Ala Mode Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pie ala mode
Method
Pie ala mode
Prepare the pie dough (if making from scratch)
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and cut it in with a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Drizzle in ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Divide dough into two discs, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Roll out and bake the crust
Roll one dough disc on a lightly floured surface into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer to a 9-inch pie pan. Trim overhang to ½ inch, fold under, and crimp edges. If making a blind bake, prick bottom with a fork and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12 minutes; let cool. If filling with pie filling immediately, proceed to fill.
Prepare pie filling
If using homemade filling, prepare your preferred pie filling and set aside. If using store-bought, open can/jar and have ready. Pour filling into baked or unbaked crust as directed.
Bake the filled pie (if not using a pre-baked crust)
Bake the pie according to your crust and filling directions, typically at 375°F (190°C) for 45–60 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Serve with ice cream and caramel
Slice the pie and plate a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top or on the side. Drizzle with caramel sauce and finish with a light pinch of cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately for best contrast between warm pie and cold ice cream.