Apple Crumb Ala Mode Recipe
Caramelized apples, cinnamon & brown sugar crumb, shortbread crust, vanilla ice cream & caramel drizzle
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Crumb Topping
Serving
Method
Crust Preparation
Make the Shortbread Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until combined. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Filling Preparation
Prepare the Apples
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Allow the mixture to sit for about 10 minutes.
Thicken the Filling
Sprinkle cornstarch over the apple mixture and stir to coat the apples evenly.
Crumb Topping Preparation
Make the Crumb Topping
In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Assembly and Baking
Layer the Filling
Pour the apple filling into the pre-baked shortbread crust, spreading it out evenly.
Add the Crumb Topping
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple filling.
Bake the Pie
Return the assembled pie to the oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbly.
Serving
Serve with Ice Cream
Once the pie has cooled slightly, serve warm slices topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
