INSIDE-OUT APPLE PIE à LA MODE

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The contrasts in both temperature and texture-from the crunchy crust, to the cold ice cream, to the warm apples-put this ice cream pie in a class all its own. And, believe it or not, all the components can be made in advance, so all you have to do is simply warm up the apples when you're ready to serve. If you or someone you're serving has a nut allergy, 1/2 cup more oats can be substituted for the pecans in the crust. Note that if you put all the warm apples on top of the ice cream pie, you will end up with a big mess. I suggest cutting the pie into pieces and serving each with an individual scoop of warm apples. Alternatively, you can serve the sautéed apples at room temperature, which will keep the ice cream from melting so quickly.

Provided by Sara Forte

Categories     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Apple     Fall     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Oat Crust
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped raw pecans
1/2 cup muscovado sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
1 quart premium vanilla bean ice cream
Topping
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/4 cup muscovado sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Chopped toasted pecans or granola, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • To make the crust, stir together the oats, pecans, muscovado sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add the melted butter and stir to combine. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan and bake until toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and use the back of a spoon to push the crust back up the sides, as it will have fallen a bit, and set on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Remove the ice cream from the freezer and allow it to soften for about 10 minutes. Scoop the ice cream into the pie shell and spread it in an even layer. I find this works best by using a large spoon and dipping it in warm water every so often to help spread the ice cream out flat. Put the pie back in the freezer to firm up for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 days, placing a piece of plastic wrap on top if you'll be freezing it for more than a few hours.
  • To make the topping, melt the butter in a large sauté pan. Add the apple slices and sauté until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the muscovado sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla and continue cooking until a sauce forms, another 2 minutes.
  • Remove the ice cream pie from the freezer, cut into six pieces, wiping off your knife between each slice, and spoon the warm apples on top of each slice. Alternatively, let the apples cool to room temperature and then pile them onto the ice cream pie before cutting into serving pieces. Garnish with the pecans or granola and serve immediately.

Kathleen Pura
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This is the perfect recipe for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.


Adam Argiag
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I'm not a huge fan of apple pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The inside-out presentation is really cool and the pie is so flavorful.


Gggbtg Hhgjju
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The pie is absolutely delicious.


Rovin corea
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I love the unique presentation of this pie. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Ajai Lall
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This is the best apple pie recipe I've ever tried. I've made it several times and it's always perfect.


Monty 4 YTUK
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


W H K Production
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I'm allergic to apples, so I substituted pears in the filling. It turned out great!


Hajikhan Chachar
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm a beginner baker and I think I need to start with something simpler.


Ireesia Peters
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I had some trouble getting the crust to roll out evenly. I think I need to work on my pie crust skills.


Natalie Springston
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The filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the crust was perfect. I'll try it again with less sugar in the filling.


Jebin Chowdhury
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I'm not a huge fan of apple pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The inside-out presentation is really cool and the pie is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Moazzam Ali Mughal
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The pie is absolutely delicious and it's a real showstopper.


Jackson A.
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I've made this pie twice now and it's always a hit. The crust is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful. I love the unique presentation too.


Shaker Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The pie was beautiful and delicious. My family loved it.


Jhon RRR
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This apple pie is a game-changer! The inside-out presentation is visually stunning and the flavors are out of this world. The flaky crust and the gooey apple filling are the perfect combination. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves appl