Diet Apple Pie Ala Mode Cobbler Food

THE BEST APPLE PIE

Steps:

• For the dough: Pulse the flour, granulated sugar and salt in a food processor to combine. Add the butter and process until the largest pieces of butter are pea-size. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Stir the vodka, vinegar and 1/4 cup ice water in a small bowl (or 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon ice water if you're not using vodka). Drizzle the wet ingredients over the dough, and then mix with a fork until shaggy pieces form. Knead the dough in the bowl with your hands a couple of times until it comes together (it will look quite dry, which is fine). Transfer the large clumps of dough to a work surface. Drizzle 1 tablespoon ice water over any remaining smaller bits of dough in the bowl and knead again to bring it together. If the remaining dough is still too dry to come together, add more ice water in 1 tablespoon increments. Add to the dough on the work surface and press together into a single mass, incorporating any dry bits. Then pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick block. Divide the block into 4 pieces with a bench scraper or knife. Stack the pieces on top of one another, tucking any unincorporated dry bits in between the layers. Flatten the dough into a 3/4-inch-thick block. Repeat this process (cutting, stacking and flattening) three more times; this creates layers of butter in the dough that produces a wonderful flaky, almost puff pastry-like crust.
• Divide the dough in half and form into 1-inch-thick discs; wrap each tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or preferably overnight. The dough can be made 3 days ahead. Keep it refrigerated or freeze it for up to 3 months.
• To fill and assemble: Peel, core and slice the apples into 1/2-inch wedges. Toss the apples, brown sugar, flour, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, allspice and nutmeg in a large bowl. Let the fruit sit for 30 minutes to extract the juices.
• Meanwhile, soften one dough disc at room temperature for 5 minutes. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour your work surface. Roll the dough out to 1/8-inch thick (about 16 inches in diameter). Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate. Soften the second disc at room temperature for 5 minutes. Then roll it out to the same thickness and diameter as the first disc.
• Carefully transfer the second disc to a 9-inch pie dish. Lift the edges so the dough slumps down into the dish. Press the dough firmly against the sides and bottom of the dish. Trim the edges, leaving about a 1-inch overhang. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to firm up. Remove the first disc from the refrigerator and let it soften for 5 minutes.
• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil and place it on the center rack.
• Scrape the apple filling into the pie dish, creating a mound in the center. Beat the egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and brush the edges of the dough. Place the other disc over the filling. Trim the edges, leaving about a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold the bottom edge up and over the top edge; press together to seal. Crimp the edge and brush the top with egg wash. Sprinkle with the demerara sugar. Cut several vents in the top evenly spaced. Freeze the pie for 10 minutes.
• Put the pie dish on the preheated baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 375 degrees F. Continue to bake for 45 minutes, and then loosely tent with foil. Continue baking until the crust is a deep golden brown and the juices are thick and vigorously bubbling, 35 to 45 minutes longer. The juices will start to bubble at around 75 minutes, but they will thicken and bubble faster in the last 15 minutes; don't be tempted to pull it out until the bubbles are really going. (If using a clear pie dish, check underneath to make sure the bottom crust is evenly browned.) Transfer the pie to a wire rack and let it cool at least 4 hours before serving. (Yes, it smells amazing, and yes, people love warm pie. But if you don't give it time to set up properly, the filling will be runny when you cut into it.)

APPLE PIE A LA MODE

Steps:

• Spread half of the pie filling over crust. Top with half of the ice cream; freeze 30 minutes. Drizzle with half of the caramel topping; layer with remaining pie filling. Freeze 30 minutes. Scoop remaining ice cream over top. Freeze, covered, until firm., Remove from freezer 30 minutes before serving. In a microwave, warm remaining caramel topping. Serve pie with warm caramel topping; sprinkle with pecans.

SUPER SIMPLE APPLE COBBLER PIE (DIET)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash the all apples. Core and slice the Granny Smith apples. Core and dice the red delicious apple. (removing skins is not necessary)
• 2. Mix the apples togather in a large bowl.
• 3. Combine margerin, cinnamon and splenda in a sauce pan. Melt the ingredients to a boil.
• 4. Add all apple to one pie shell.
• 5. Pour melted margerine combination over the apples in the pie shell.
• 6. Place 2nd pie shell over the filled pie shell and pinch the edges. Score the the crust and place the pie in the oven.
• 7. Bake for 50 minutes.
• 8. Serve warm. Yummy with sugar-free fat-free whipped toppings or sugar -free ice cream! YUM!

APPLES, NO PIE, A LA MODE

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the ginger and apples to warm butter, squeeze a little lemon juice over the pan and saute 4 to 5 minutes. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg to the apples and cook another 2 minutes. Spoon apples into dessert dishes and top with ice cream and whipped cream. Garnish whipped cream with a pinch more cinnamon or nutmeg.

FRUIT FILLED WON TONS ALA MODE

Steps:

• Open can of pie filling and mince fruit well.
• Place one teaspoon of filling on the center of a wonton wrapper. Place another won ton wrapper on top and seal the edges with water. Don't let any filling spill over or won ton will not seal. Press edges with a fork to ensure a tight seal and to create a decorative edge.
• Deep fry in a fryer till golden brown at 400* about 3 minutes.
• Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
• Place 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream into 4 pretty little bowls and microwave them all at the same time for 20 seconds to soften the ice cream.
• Add 4 won ton fruit crisps on top of each and serve to guests who think you are brilliant.
• If using peach or apple, dust lightly with cinnamon.
• If using pumpkin, dust lightly with nutmeg.
• If using cherry, get out of the way or the sparks from the spoon hitting the bowl will put your eyes out.
• They are good. Really.
• There will be a lot of filling left over from your can, unfortunately. A shame to waste it- but- you can always have cherry, peach, or apple pie filling with cottage cheese for a protein rich breakfast the next day. Or pour the filling over pancakes. The point is -- well there really is no point -- does there always have to be one?

BROWNIE PIE ALA MODE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Grease a 9" pie plate.
• In medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and water.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture comes to a boil.
• Remove from heat and immediately add chocolate chips and stir until melted.
• Add eggs and beat with a spoon until well mixed, then stir in vanilla.
• Combine flour, baking soda and salt and add; mix well, fold in nuts and pour into prepared pie plate.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until almost set.
• Cool completely.
• Cut in wedges and top with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge sauce.

HEALTHIER APPLE PIE BY GRANDMA OPLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.
• Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work of crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
• Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

COTTAGE PIE ALA PANTRY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• First prepare mash potato topping by boiling the potatoes until just tender.
• Combine potatoes with butter and cheddar cheese.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Mash and mix ingredients.
• The potatoes should be stiff when finished.
• Set aside.
• Cook carrot, celery and onion in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until they are soft (about 15 minutes).
• Add the ground beef (note: you can use beef that has already been cooked or you can use raw).
• If raw, cook until evenly browned.
• If pre-cooked, cook for about 5 minutes Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the chicken broth and the seasonings, stirring well to distribute.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
• Place beef mixture in a 9 inch pie plate and then spread potatoes over it.
• Distribute the potatoes evenly but they do not need to smooth.
• Randomly sprinkle the cold butter over the top of the potatoes and pop in the oven for 30-35 mins, until browned and heated through.