This apple pie recipe captures the essence of Joey Restaurant’s famous dessert – an apple pie that’s a perfect harmony of flaky puff pastry, warm spiced apples, crunchy almonds, and a luxurious caramel drizzle. What sets this apart is the individual portion size, making it an impressive dessert for intimate dinners or when you’re craving that restaurant-quality experience at home. Super easy to make and delicious, this dessert is an easy showstopper!
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Why You’ll Love This Apple Pie Recipe
This apple pie combines the warmth of roasted apples, the crunch of toasted almonds, and the richness of buttery puff pastry in every bite. The tender apples, spiced with cinnamon and caramelized brown sugar, provide a perfect contrast to the flaky pastry base, while the almond oat topping adds a delightful nutty crunch. The finishing touch of a luxurious homemade caramel sauce, along with a scoop of vanilla or maple ice cream, elevates the pie to a whole new level of indulgence. Lastly, this personal-sized dessert feels comforting yet gourmet, making it an irresistible treat for anyone who enjoys a balance of sweet, crunchy, and creamy elements in their desserts.
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How To Serve This Apple Pie Recipe
To serve this individually baked apple pie, place it on a small dessert plate, allowing the golden puff pastry and toasted almond oat topping to take center stage. Just before serving, sift over some powder sugar and then generously drizzle warm caramel sauce over the pie, letting it cascade down the sides for a decadent touch. Add a scoop of creamy vanilla or maple ice cream on or alongside the pie, allowing it to slightly melt over the warm apples, creating a luscious blend of hot and cold flavors. Garnish with a sprinkle of extra toasted almonds for added texture and a pop of color. Serve immediately, while the pie is still warm, for the best results!
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Apple Pie Recipe Tips
Here are some tips to ensure your individually baked apple pie turns out perfectly:
- Use cold puff pastry: Keep the pastry cold before baking to ensure a flaky, golden crust. Warm pastry can become too soft and not rise properly.
- Slice apples evenly: Cut apples into uniform slices to ensure they roast evenly and caramelize properly.
- Punch holes in the pastry: Poking the puff pastry with a fork before baking prevents it from puffing up too much, giving it a stable base for the apples.
- Don’t skip the egg wash: Brushing the edges with egg wash adds a beautiful golden color and a crispy texture.
- Watch the broiling time: Broil for only 1-2 minutes to avoid burning the topping. Keep a close eye on it!
- Caramel sauce timing: When making caramel, be patient and avoid stirring the sugar while it melts—this ensures a smooth, lump-free sauce.
- Serve warm: For the best experience, serve the pie warm so the ice cream slowly melts over the pie, blending with the caramel sauce.
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The Apple Pie Recipe
Ingredients
Individually Baked Apple Pie (Serves 1)
Ingredients
- Hand-folded pastry (for the base)
- Toasted almonds (for the topping)
- Vanilla or maple ice cream (for serving)
Roasted Apples
- 3 medium apples (peeled and sliced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp flour (added after baking apples)
Almond Oat Topping
- ¼ cup + 1 tbsp toasted almonds (roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup oats
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup (250 mL) sugar
- ½ cup (125 mL) water
- ¾ cup (185 mL) whipping cream
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: 1 tsp butter, ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Pie
- Puff pastry (for base)
- Egg wash (for pastry edges)
- Butter (for brushing the sides)
To Serve
- Vanilla or maple ice cream
- Powder Sugar
Instructions:
1. Roast the Apples:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Toss apple slices with lemon juice, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- Spread the apples on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- After roasting, sprinkle with 1 tbsp of flour and mix gently to thicken the juices.
2. Prepare the Almond Oat Topping:
- In a bowl, combine chopped almonds, oats, and melted butter. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry for an individual serving size.
- Use a fork to punch holes in the pastry to prevent puffing.
- Bake the pastry for 5 minutes, until lightly golden.
4. Assemble the Pie:
- Place the roasted apples (along with their juices) on top of the pre-baked puff pastry.
- Add the almond oat topping over the apples.
- Brush the edges of the puff pastry with egg wash and melted butter.
- Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Broil on high for the final 2 minutes to give the topping a nice crunch.
5. Make the Caramel Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat without stirring.
- Let the mixture simmer until it turns a golden amber color.
- Slowly whisk in the whipping cream and continue stirring until smooth.
- Add salt, and optionally, butter and vanilla for extra richness.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
6. Serve:
- Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the apple pie.
- Top with a scoop of vanilla or maple ice cream and sift on powder sugar
- Serve immediately
